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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.
Ontario to allow cannabis delivery, curbside pickup on permanent basis
TORONTO – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says cannabis retailers in the province…
State-of-the-art lab on remote B.C. island untangling the effects of ocean acidification
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UPDATE: US banning Russian oil imports as Biden warns of ‘costs’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil…
Study: concussions associated with higher risk of mental health concerns in kids
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To a watching world, his message is this, in both his words and his resolute,…
iN VIDEO: Fire destroys heritage home on Okanagan Lake in Penticton
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Canada’s financial watchdog calls TMX ‘clearly non-profitable’
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Seventeen months after the B.C. government committed to expanding safe supply, only about 500 people…
Parkland’s profit hurt by refinery pause in aftermath of B.C. floods
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Flag-bearers Forrest, Westlake lead Canadian team into Paralympic opening ceremony
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Fox News defense reporter challenges war comments on air
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin couldn't hold back when…
Pfizer Canada recalls high blood pressure medication Accuretic
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Trudeau heads to Europe to meet allies amid fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to several European capitals as fallout from…
Premier not concerned about impacts to B.C. after Canada raises tariffs for Russia
B.C.'s premier says he supports the federal government's decision to impose a 35 per cent…
Russians take Ukraine nuclear plant; no radiation after fire
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops Friday seized the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe…
Canadian pipelines won’t solve Europe’s energy insecurity, environment minister says
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises questions about global energy security, Canada’s environment minister is…
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