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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.
Burkina Faso attack not first time Canadians have faced African al-Qaeda terror
OTTAWA – Even though they are responsible for a string of atrocities and affiliated with…
Husband of Burkina Faso victim says hanging up on Justin Trudeau ‘felt good’
MONTREAL – The husband of one of the Quebecers killed in the Burkina Faso terrorist…
Canada’s spy agency wants ban in terror trial for secrets of national security
VANCOUVER – Canada's spy agency is back in court asking that information about its involvement…
Would Bernie Sanders be so radical in Canada? Perusing his presidential platform
WASHINGTON – For an American presidential contender, Bernie Sanders is considered a pretty radical left-winger:…
‘He was a good kid:’ Father of La Loche shooting victim prepares his son’s grave
LA LOCHE, Sask. – The father of one of the victims in a northern Saskatchewan…
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT – With a huge dump of snow expected today, a snowfall warning has been…
Key dates in the case of disgraced CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi
TORONTO – The highly anticipated trial of former broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi gets underway in Toronto…
Snowfall warning for southern Interior mountain passes
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Heavy snow is on the way for high elevation highways in the southern…
Musical gaffe: Juno Awards replace nominee after realizing song was ineligible
TORONTO – DJ and producer Kaytranada is fuming after Juno Awards organizers yanked his nomination…
Twin brothers identified as victims of an after hours accident at Calgary bobsled track
CALGARY – Twin brothers have been identified as the two young men who died during…
Ghomeshi trial could chill military efforts to combat sexual misconduct: expert
OTTAWA – A military law expert says fallout from the lurid spectacle of the Jian…
Beyonce’s Super Bowl show bringing both praise and criticism
People are still parsing over each frame from Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime performance, trying to…
Snowfall warning for Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT – The Coquihalla Highway is going to get a dump of snow tonight and…
Kelowna Rockets down Cougars in PG
PRINCE GEORGE – The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Prince George Cougars 6-4 on Saturday night…
Big ‘Deadpool’ debut annihilates ‘Fifty Shades’ record, more
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The R-rated "Deadpool" has taken the box office by storm, annihilating…
‘The Revenant’ and DiCaprio are winners at BAFTA film awards
LONDON – The U.K. film industry showered Valentine's Day love on "The Revenant" Sunday, awarding…
Fire hazard debris burning today in Central Okanagan
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – With good air quality and venting conditions today, Feb. 22, the Regional…
Possible Robert Pickton memoir removed from Amazon amid outrage, investigation
VANCOUVER – British Columbia is promising a law to prevent offenders profiting from their crimes…
Canadian taxpayers federation blasts MPs for voting to increase office budget
OTTAWA – The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is criticizing the federal government for quietly approving a…
UPDATE: Vernon air quality advisory ended
UPDATE: 1:45 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2016 VERNON – The dust advisory issued for the Vernon…
Premiers agree carbon pricing to be part of overall climate plan
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's premiers have agreed that carbon pricing will…
Flight attendant sues WestJet after alleged sex assault by pilot during layover
VANCOUVER – A former flight attendant is taking WestJet to court, accusing the airline of…
Animal rights group calls Don Cherry a hero for supporting efforts to save dogs
An animal rights group trying to save 21 alleged fighting dogs that could be euthanized…
Judge rules foster parents may keep caring for Metis toddler on Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver Island couple who feared a Metis toddler was about to be…