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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.
An Alabama judge appoints a mediator in a long-running medical marijuana dispute
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday appointed a mediator in the long-running dispute…
Oil removal work begins on ‘fragile’ Second World War-era wreck in coastal B.C.
An oil salvage operation is underway on the fragile wreckage of a U.S. army transport…
RCMP close Highway 5A in Kamloops during raid on home
RCMP closed a busy section of Highway 5A in Kamloops Wednesday afternoon due to an…
Quebec religion wants Health Canada’s blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies
A Quebec-based religion is taking the minister of mental health and addictions to court, claiming…
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Potential listeria contamination causes frozen waffle recall in Canada, U.S.
An American food manufacturing company has issued a voluntary recall of various frozen waffle products…
Votes won’t be counted for Arkansas medical marijuana ballot measure, court says
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas voters won’t get to weigh in on a ballot…
How many smoke-related deaths from wildfires are linked to climate change every year?
Climate change may be contributing to thousands more wildfire smoke-related deaths every year than in…
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Stabbing near Vernon elementary school sends man to hospital
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Kamloops woman wins $75,000 in lottery draw
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Intoxicated young person assaults Kamloops RCMP officers
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Owner uses stolen pickup’s GPS to track Vernon thief
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BUTLER, Pa. – They are known for wearing bright red and showing unwavering allegiance to…
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Unravelling the complicated past of B.C.’s newest pipeline conflict
In the early 2010s, John Rustad, current leader of the BC Conservatives, was Minister of…
First-of-its-kind study shows link between teen dating violence and concussion
New research from the University of Calgary shows teen dating violence is related to higher…
Sinixt expansion ‘risks opening a Pandora’s box of transborder claims,’ says syilx Okanagan chief
Leaders from the syilx Okanagan Nation are raising concerns about the “ever-expanding transborder claims” of…
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Jack Hughes still wants to have the choice. The New Jersey Devils star goes to…
Former Northern Health employee sues after demoted for pro-Palestinian statements
A former Northern Health employee says she was removed from her position for being critical…
Prime Monday Night Hockey job a homecoming for Canadian broadcaster Adnan Virk
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