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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.
First full day of B.C.’s election campaign begins amid COVID-19 pandemic
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B.C. unveils new cannabis sales programs to help small, Indigenous growers
VICTORIA – The B.C. government says it will launch three cannabis programs over the next…
Hong Kong’s first CBD cafe opens its doors to customers
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RCMP raid Montreal-area home tied to ricin-laced envelopes sent to White House
ST-HUBERT, Que. – RCMP raided a residence on Montreal's south shore Monday in connection with…
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Queen strips disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of UK honour
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B.C. teachers appeal to labour board over COVID-19 classroom concerns
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Arson suspect arrested in connection to New Westminster pier fire
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