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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.
Osoyoos Desert Centre, Nk’Mip Cultural Centre get big provincial dollars
The Osoyoos Desert Centre is getting a new boardwalk and the Nk’Mip Cultural Centre is…
Accused killer sent for psych assessment during preliminary inquiry in Kamloops
A Kamloops man facing murder and attempted murder charges stemming from a violent altercation inside…
Bryan Adams gives shoutout to Vancouver hospital
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Vancouver police under investigation after video shows officers posing in front of body
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Mr. Potato Head brand goes gender neutral, sort of
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‘Black Boys Don’t Cry’ short film act of love for Black community in Kelowna
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BREAKING: US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
WASHINGTON – The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities near the…
Review of McDonald’s burger beef leads to exoneration of Kamloops Mountie
An RCMP officer, who was embroiled in an argument about an undercooked hamburger at a…
iN VIDEO: Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in LA
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Some travellers arriving at Toronto airport violating Quarantine Act
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First Indigenous councillor in Terrace quits, cites systemic racism
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B.C. ranchers push for more help in struggle to get their animals slaughtered
Julia Smith has a problem. Despite litters of fast-growing piglets and surging demand for her…
Air traffic controllers say potential cuts at Nav Canada would put lives at risk
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Former Oliver Elementary PAC treasurer pleads guilty to theft
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TRENDING NOW: Daft Punk is no more
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The resistance to TMX pipeline expansion will be quilted
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