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Howard Alexander
Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.
Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.
He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.
If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.
Pandosy Street traffic disruptions near Kelowna General
KELOWNA – Beginning tomorrow, May 30, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., motorists can expect…
UPDATE: Body of missing Kelowna woman found in Columbia River
UPDATE: 10:10 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2016 TRAIL, B.C. – No foul play is suspected…
Ohio zoo shoots and kills gorilla after boy falls into exhibit
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo…
RCMP under investigation following Kamloops collision and carjacking
TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN VERNON KAMLOOPS – A man and woman are scheduled to appear…
Liberals embrace Trudeau’s plan to transform party into open movement
WINNIPEG – Justin Trudeau put his leadership on the line Saturday with a direct appeal…
Halifax officer makes photoshopped cameo in Miley Cyrus music video thanks to #HaliCop meme
HALIFAX – A Halifax police officer who has touched many Canadians is popping up in…
Sea Shepard founder Paul Watson rams whalers for a living
PARIS – He's a fugitive on Interpol's Red List and a marine vigilante who's done…
TRENDING NOW: Girl spits out gum and sucks it back in
This vintage clip from The Late Show with David Letterman was posted to YouTube earlier…
Elbows down: Tory whip says time to move past incident in the House
VANCOUVER – Conservative whip Gord Brown says he hopes cooler heads will prevail when the…
Conservatives drop same sex marriage ban in refresh of party, policy
VANCOUVER – The Conservative party wiped a policy opposing same sex marriage off its books…
PM won’t say if ambassador who tackled protester will be disciplined
WINNIPEG – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won't say whether his government is considering taking any…
What’s Up in Central Okanagan Regional Parks
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – There’s something for every member of your family in the new Summer-Fall…
VIDEO: Loss, accusations mark a turbulent few days for Johnny Depp
LOS ANGELES – Johnny Depp seemed the picture of rock star cool as he played…
The Kelowna activity guide comes alive at Family Fun Day
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Deficits, Tories and pollution: Three ways Canadian politics touched us this week
OTTAWA – The House of Commons wasn't sitting this week, but with Prime Minister Justin…
Children fight to live after lightning hits 11 people in Paris park
PARIS – Eight children and three adults were struck by lightning Saturday in a Paris…
VIDEO: SpaceX lands another rocket after satellite delivery
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX pulled off another rocket landing Friday, the third in just…
UN health agency rejects call to postpone Rio Olympics
BERLIN – The World Health Organization says there is "no public health justification" for postponing…
Cellphone radiation study raises concerns despite low risk
WASHINGTON – A new federal study of the potential dangers of cellphone radiation, conducted in…
Conservatives nix push to make Rona Ambrose eligible for permanent leadership
VANCOUVER – Emotions ran high at the Conservative convention on Friday as delegates sparred over…
TRENDING NOW: Game of Throne stars play Overwatch
The just released first person shooter video game Overwatch just got a huge boost. Game…
Remains found in Salmon Arm identified as those of missing senior
SALMON ARM – The human remains found in Salmon Arm earlier this month have been…
Man with ties to Montreal Mafia gunned down in his car north of city
MONTREAL – Rocco Sollecito, described by Mafia experts as a former leading figure in the…
UPDATE: Kelowna RCMP identify suspect in obscene hot tub trespassing case
KELOWNA – As the investigation into a case of a man and woman enganged in…