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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.
Longtime British comedy star June Whitfield dies at 93
LONDON – British actress and comedic star June Whitfield, whose long career included memorable roles…
Elizabeth Warren makes big move toward 2020 presidential run
WASHINGTON – Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday took the first major step toward launching a…
BC Island ‘thank you’ event to honour Hydro crews, first responders, after storm
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iN VIDEO: Mike Taylor, keyboardist for Walk off the Earth, dies
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Scandals brewing, Netanyahu calls early election for April
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Thousands still waiting for power to be restored in B.C. after windstorm
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iN VIDEO: Indonesia searches for tsunami victims
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UPDATE: Major RCMP response to man in home included gas leak
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Federal government plans to balance the budget in 22 years
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Trump says a shutdown could ‘last for a very long time’
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Bird usually found in Europe or Asia makes mysterious visit to Salmon Arm
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UPDATE: B.C. voters reject switch to proportional representation for third time
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BC Parks threatens $1-million fine as it closes off newly discovered cave in Wells Grey park
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UPDATE: Appeal Court upholds stay in British Columbia terror case over alleged bomb plot
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