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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.
Trans Mountain shuts down pipeline expansion project to address worker safety
Trans Mountain says it is shutting down construction on its pipeline expansion project until early…
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How a new delivery model could save Canadian restaurants struggling with rising costs
High delivery costs are eating into the dwindling profits of restaurant and food companies struggling…
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Canada gives OK to Boeing 737 Max changes but planes still grounded
MONTREAL – Boeing's 737 Max aircraft is a step closer to returning to Canadian skies,…
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No charges against Vancouver police officers in connection to unarmed man’s death
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Criminal investigation launched into deadly CP derailment near Field
FIELD, B.C. – The RCMP say a criminal investigation has been launched into a fatal…
UPDATE: B.C. forecasts $13.6 billion deficit; economy to grow three per cent next year
VICTORIA – British Columbia is showing signs of rebuilding its economy despite the ongoing and…
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Contractor seriously injured at Trans Mountain site in B.C., construction stopped
The Canada Energy Regulator says a contractor was seriously injured Tuesday at a construction site…
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There may be restrictions on unvaccinated people in the future, but is that ethical?
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