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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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B.C. anesthesiologist facing second sexual assault change after moving his practice
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How air passenger complaints ballooned to 42,000-plus
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Regina tourism agency apologizes for using sexualized slogans
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‘Unthinkable and horrific:’ 2 Edmonton police constables shot on job, suspect dead
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Children’s smiles highlight legacy of Penticton’s outgoing OSNS director
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