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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.
Tk’emlups has counsellors, food, lodging for wildfire evacuees
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Confusion reigns over travel vaccination status
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Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Central Okanagan, South Thompson, Similkameen
Several severe thunderstorms have developed in the South Thompson, Central Okanagan and Similkameen. Environment Canada…
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail possible in Okanagan, Kamloops
The conditions are just right for the development of severe thunderstorms in the South Thompson…
TRENDING NOW: Dumbest porch pirate, ever
There is a big surprise in store for this porch pirate. The package he tries…
Vernon drug dealers busted; silenced handgun seized
Two Vernon men were arrested last week on a number of drug and weapons offences…
Is Thursday the new Monday? Flexible working is in flux
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Homeowners using social media to rent out pools, backyards for special events
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‘I quit’: Wave of resignations prompts concerns over labour shortage
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Body of missing Kamloops man found
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Calgary Stampede will require proof of vaccination for music venue
Calgary Stampede organizers say proof of vaccination will be required to get into one popular…
Famous Kamloops bottle picker dies from heat-related complications
Residents of Kamloops are mourning the unexpected death of a local bottle picker named Wayne…
UPDATE: Missing man last seen in Vernon located
UPDATE: 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Vernon RCMP say a 26-year-old man reported missing…
Kamloops pet food bank collecting donations for those evacuated by wildfires
A Kamloops organization is collecting pet food and other pet-related needs for people evacuated to…
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