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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.
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OTTAWA – With the House of Commons not sitting this week, jet-setting — and jets…
Ottawa moves to ban menthol cigarettes citing appeal to first-time smokers
OTTAWA – Like lawn darts, baby walkers and lead soldiers, menthol cigarettes are being consigned…
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OTTAWA – Federal bureaucrats are raising concerns about distracted driving in semi-autonomous cars that don't…
Prolonged antibiotic use can accelerate diabetes, UBC Okanagan study shows
KELOWNA – A team of UBC researchers have found that gut bacteria are linked to…
Experts caution about use of unmonitored mental health app forums
TORONTO – Thousands of apps claim to offer help to people struggling with mental-health illnesses…
Okanagan egg addling season is half-way there
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program is halfway through its annual egg addling…
33 rescued lions arrive in South Africa in airlift
JOHANNESBURG – The roars of lions filled the cargo section of Johannesburg's OR Tambo International…
UBC Okanagan study finds psychedelic drugs may reduce domestic violence
KELOWNA – Psychedelic drugs may help curb domestic violence committed by men with substance abuse…
Bush partiers leave bon fire burning in wooded area of Kelowna
KELOWNA – Firefighters had to put out an unattended bon fire in Kelowna’s Wilden neighbourhood…
Go Fish youth urban fishery ready for 10th year
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Two special areas are stocked and ready for youngsters to once again…
Youth projects get a boost from COFFY and Gennext
Central Okanagan Foundation for Youth (COFFY) and United Way’s Gennext partnered again this year to…
Two illicit drug overdose deaths in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Police and the coroner are investigating two illicit drug overdose deaths in Kamloops…
‘Maze Runner’ shoot delayed further due to star’s injuries suffered in Cache Creek
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Victoria police chief suspended amid allegations involving Twitter messages
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TRENDING NOW: Amazing homemade hover bike
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B.C. children’s watchdog offers damning review of report findings
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's representative for children and youth has released a scathing report in…
Firefighters rescue hikers above Peterson Creek in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A pair of hikers took on more trail then they could handle and…
Kelowna RCMP arrest passed out driver in store parking lot
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man is facing impaired driving charges after he was found slumped…
Glen Canyon reopens – Greenway underpasses remain closed
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – A portion of Glen Canyon Regional Park has reopened today, April 29, now…
Ryan Reynolds pens goodbye to young cancer patient in Edmonton
EDMONTON – Actor Ryan Reynolds has posted an emotional goodbye on Facebook to a boy…
Lane closures for Cherry Blossom Triathlon
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How aid in dying has impacted Oregon, nearly 20 years after legalization
PORTLAND, Ore. – When Barbara Roberts's husband first told her he planned to introduce a…