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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.
Premier Horgan to present details of B.C.’s COVID-19 mass immunization plan
VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan, Health Minister Adrian Dix and health officials are set to…
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Kamloops doctor recalls fight to eradicate smallpox in Pakistan
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Doctors, caregivers push for in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for housebound seniors
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In wake of Greyhound’s departure, incentives could fill B.C. rural transport gaps
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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
Bryan Adams publicly thanked staff at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver for its care…
Vancouver police under investigation after video shows officers posing in front of body
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Union asks why junior school mask rule wouldn’t work in B.C. if it does elsewhere
VANCOUVER – As British Columbia teachers argue for broader mask requirements in elementary schools, some…
How to make the most of your workout budget during the pandemic
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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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Global pulls ‘Nurses’ episode after scene with Orthodox Jews deemed anti-Semitic
TORONTO – Global TV says it has pulled an episode of Toronto-set drama "Nurses" from…
Never too late: Pandemic propels older shoppers online
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Uber survey: 26% of Canadian drivers rate company poor for dependable earnings
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Dear Sir or Madam: Paul McCartney memoir due out in November
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Vaccinating essential workers before seniors in B.C. could save lives: experts
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Some travellers arriving at Toronto airport violating Quarantine Act
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Prosecutors drop drunk driving charge against Springsteen
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