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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.
Suspect nabbed in holdup at Kamloops store
A robbery suspect is cooling their heels in the slammer after getting caught following a…
Kamloops man who lost grandmother in van attack in Toronto for sentencing hearing
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B.C. Liberals gather in Penticton, consider name change, look toward 2024 election
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New photos released of Kamloops ‘clothes-changing’ robbery suspect
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Canada Post says it will have a fully electric fleet by 2040
OTTAWA – Canada Post says it will transform its fleet of vehicles to be fully…
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Attempt to override veto of marijuana legalization in Delaware fails
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Yet another temporary emergency room closure in Clearwater
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Hold and secure at two Vernon schools following weapons report
Vernon RCMP were called to a weapons complaint yesterday and a hold and secure was…
iN PHOTOS: Annual Spirit of syilx Youth Unity Run honoured residential ‘school’ survivors
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