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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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UPDATE: Federal carbon tax rebates will exceed the cost for most people affected
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UPDATE: One-day Toronto strike has ‘significant impact’ on operations, says Canada Post
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BREAKING: Saudis confirm Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside consulate
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UPDATE: Parole denied for killer-rapist Paul Bernardo
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Turkish official: New evidence writer slain in consulate
ISTANBUL – Police who searched the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul found evidence that Saudi writer…
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