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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.
UPDATE: One dead after small float plane crashed on Interior B.C. lake
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Killer whale pushing dead calf for days is getting support from her pod
VICTORIA – A killer whale that has been pushing the body of her newborn calf…
Cathedral Lakes Provincial Park evacuated due to wildfire threat
PENTICTON – Everyone in Cathedral Lakes Provincial Park in the Similkameen is being told to…
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TORONTO – Molson Coors Canada, the business arm of Molson Coors Brewing Co., says it…
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UPDATE: Coquihalla closed for hours after separate crashes claim life, spark small fire
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130 overdoses in one day has B.C. premier, addiction expert sounding alarm
VICTORIA – One of British Columbia's top addiction experts joined Premier John Horgan Monday in…
TRENDING NOW: Grandpa dives into lake on 102nd birthday
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Vancouver police search for man who pushed victim into traffic during assault
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Fire risk forces city to close part of Knox Mountain to vehicles
KELOWNA – The hot weather of late, the dry conditions and the risk of an…
No easy ride for ride-hailing in B.C. as province delays implementation again
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government says it will ease into allowing ride-hailing services, laying…
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EU fines Google a record $5 billion over mobile practices
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UPDATE: Penticton firefighters battle house fire
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Banff’s bathroom bears returned to the park after 15 months of rehab
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