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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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RCMP asking for public’s help to locate missing Vernon man
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Canadians struggling with rising food costs need help from government: advocates
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TRENDING NOW: Cactus sticks it to Amazon delivery guy
It was just a typical day for this Amazon delivery guy as he arrived at…
South Okanagan dam reopens with big splash
After a simple twist of a valve, clean mountain water has once again begun flowing…
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All the judges and the host of America's Got Talent hit the golden buzzer for…
UPDATE: Missing elderly Enderby woman located
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Penticton man earns top spot in national arm-wrestling championship
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TRENDING NOW: LOTR ‘The Rings of Power’ sneak peak blowing up the internet
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An anniversary of tears and smiles for former Penticton woman
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