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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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iN VIDEO: Electoral College makes it official: Biden won, Trump lost
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A man whose crime spree stretched from Regina to Oliver is spending four more months…
ICBC applying to cut basic insurance rates by 15 per cent
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's public insurance company is applying for a 15 per cent decrease…
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Canada Post moves up parcel delivery deadlines amid unprecedented holiday demand
OTTAWA – Canada Post has moved up deadlines for parcel delivery within Canada in response…
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A COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer has arrived in Ontario and Quebec, with the first inoculations…
iN VIDEO: Virtual exhibit takes an in-depth look at Canada’s avalanche history
If you’re at all interested in avalanches — or for that matter B.C. history —…
Canadian kids need media literacy education to match the rise of social networks: experts
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Ship that sank 52 years ago off B.C.’s coast now polluting marine park
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iN VIDEO: Nightmarish Corona-headed party provocateur stars in new Alberta government ads
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New federal climate plan includes carbon tax increases through 2030
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B.C.’s midwives on brink of burnout crisis
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From parading through the streets in menorah-adorned cars to learning to make traditional holiday treats…
iN VIDEO: New initiative shares lessons learned from tragic B.C. avalanche
A group of avalanche survivors want to get the word out about the dangers inherent…
Woman says she’d clean toilets to work at B.C. care home and see husband
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MasterCard, Visa end card use on Pornhub after allegations of illegal content
MONTREAL – Payments companies MasterCard and Visa say they will no longer allow their cards…
B.C. baby of mother in coma from COVID-19 is ‘strong and healthy’
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Oliver reporter gets DUI at scene of crash involving drunk driver
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