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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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Carved stone pillar found on B.C. beach is an Indigenous artifact
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Man accused of attempted murder in Osoyoos elects trial by judge
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Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman dies at 94
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South Okanagan MP Cannings to run again in next federal election
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BC’s safer drug supply program too slow to start and not working, users say
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Youth allegedly cheated by former Kelowna social worker wants restorative justice process
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