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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.
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
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‘I don’t remember:’ Man accused of killing Alberta doctor makes court appearance
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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…
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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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After facing repeated criticism for more than a year, Hobo Cannabis Company is changing its…
Virtual babysitting helps parents juggle double responsibilities during pandemic
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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…
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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
TORONTO – Paula Spurr is used to being herded together with co-workers on the job.…
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,…
Ottawa sets minimum unemployment rate at 13.1 per cent for EI calculation
OTTAWA – The federal government has temporarily set a minimum unemployment rate of 13.1 per…
U.S. health officials are quitting or getting fired amid outbreak
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Rent-relief program becomes new front in fight between Liberals, opposition
OTTAWA – A quiet choice this spring to have the Crown corporation responsible for helping…
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McDonald’s says it's suing Stephen Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate…