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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.
iN VIDEO: ‘Horrific scene’: 13 dead including gunman at California bar
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iN VIDEO: Trump says government will halt if Dems investigate him
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$10,000 worth of tools stolen from Vernon business
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B.C. government rolls back speed limits on routes with speed-related collisions
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Canadians to watch U.S. midterms unfold at viewing parties across the country
TORONTO – People are expected to gather at viewing parties across Canada tonight to watch…
Search on for survivors as buildings collapse in French city
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iN VIDEO: Set your clocks back an hour tonight
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UPDATE: Missing Kamloops teenager found
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