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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: RCMP say body of missing Kelowna man found in Kamloops
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New flood warnings for southern Interior, as military arrives
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North Okanagan RCMP ask for help to find missing woman
VERNON – RCMP are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Ashton Creek…
Charles to walk Markle down the aisle at royal wedding
WINDSOR, England – The future king of England will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle…
Paul Bernardo to stand trial on weapon possession charge
NAPANEE, Ont. – Convicted killer Paul Bernardo will stand trial in October on a weapon…
TRENDING NOW: Thief busts a move in surveillance video
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REGINA – Money raised in a GoFundMe campaign after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash will…
UPDATE: Armed forces arrive in B.C. as federal assistance approved for flooded areas
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U.S. Congress: If there’s no NAFTA deal this week, we won’t handle it this year
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City, regional district win Kin Race Track lawsuit
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TRENDING NOW: Freddie Mercury bio-pic trailer
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National home sales fall 14% to lowest level in 5 years, prices down 11%
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Supreme court orders new trial for parents of boy who died of meningitis
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