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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.
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Alberta to change restrictions on foothills coal mining to ease development
EDMONTON – The Alberta government is changing its coal policies in a move it says…
MP warns loophole in COVID relief funds could be exploited by scammers
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Forests minister says COVID-19 pandemic adds risk to B.C. wildfire season
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B.C.’s minimum wage rises to $14.60 an hour on June 1
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Kamloops legion honours victim, survivor of Snowbird crash
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L Brands closing some Victoria’s Secret stores in Canada
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Trudeau says citizens should wear masks to stave off second COVID-19 wave
OTTAWA – If Canadians want to avoid more pandemic-induced lockdowns, they need to do their…
Snow expected on Okanagan Connector tonight
Environment Canada is calling for up to five centimetres of snow on the Okangan Connector…
‘Full House’ actress Loughlin to serve prison time for college scam
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Regions should loosen restrictions and reopen on their own timelines: poll
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Canadians should wear masks to protect others when in public: Tam
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