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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.
United Arab Emirates and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties
JERUSALEM – Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced Thursday they are establishing full diplomatic…
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Canadian pediatricians are reporting numerous vaping-related injuries, with one third of cases involving ongoing health…
Health Canada says several kids hospitalized after eating edible pot products
OTTAWA – Health Canada is warning people to do more to keep edible pot products…
Chicken and eggs both go first as feds roll out COVID-19 food surplus program
OTTAWA – More than 12 million eggs will be redistributed via an emergency federal program…
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Federal government looking for private consultant to design firearm buyback program
OTTAWA – The federal government is turning to the private sector to design and possibly…
Ruling upholds firing of B.C. paramedics who allowed patient to crawl for treatment
VANCOUVER – A labour arbitrator in British Columbia says two long-time paramedics should be fired…
‘I don’t remember:’ Man accused of killing Alberta doctor makes court appearance
RED DEER, Alta. – A man accused of killing a family doctor at a walk-in…
iN VIDEO: Biden, Harris lash Trump in introduction of historic VP pick
WILMINGTON, Del. – Joe Biden and Kamala Harris delivered an aggressive one-two attack on the…
Ford issues recalls for Edge, Lincoln MKX and Lincoln Corsair
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Ford has issued two recalls affecting 63,367 vehicles in Canada, citing safety…
Former Starbucks Canada employee sues for unpaid OT on behalf of store managers
TORONTO – A former Starbucks Canada employee is suing the company for unpaid overtime for…
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iN VIDEO: Dolphin stampede greets Southern California whale watchers
DANA POINT, Calif. – Some 300 dolphins were caught on camera Sunday stampeding across the…
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Virtual babysitting helps parents juggle double responsibilities during pandemic
Alla Tanasyuk has found help juggling parenting duties and work responsibilities during the pandemic since…
Safety won’t be compromised for vaccine, Canada’s top doctors say
OTTAWA – Canada will not cut corners to get a vaccine candidate for COVID-19 approved,…
‘Not a random attack:’ Man charged with killing doctor at Alberta medical clinic
RED DEER, Alta. – A man accused of killing a family doctor had a plan…
Parole expanded for Kelly Ellard, killer of B.C. teen Reena Virk
VANCOUVER – Day parole has been expanded for Kelly Ellard, the woman convicted of killing…
Air Canada to launch revamped Aeroplan amid devastated travel industry
MONTREAL – Air Canada is revamping its Aeroplan loyalty program in an effort boost membership…
Charges likely in fatal attack at central Alberta medical clinic: RCMP
RED DEER, Alta. – Mounties say they anticipate charges will be laid after a man…
Over 50% of Americans oppose Trump tariff on Canadian aluminum: survey
OTTAWA – A new opinion survey suggests Donald Trump's recent decision to slap a tariff…
Background performers worry they’re being replaced by mannequins on film and TV sets
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55 years after riots, Watts section of LA still bears scars
LOS ANGELES – There were no fires this time in Watts. There was no looting,…