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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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Church offers Blue Christmas service for those struggling through holidays
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Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history
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Clothing retailers seizing second-hand opportunity as fast fashion fades
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Queen Elizabeth II to admit ‘bumpy’ year in Christmas speech
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Trump lashes out as impeachment trial stuck in limbo
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Canadian man to remain in Dubai prison after appeal partially rejected
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30-plus years of ‘Garfield’ comic strips to sell at auction
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Conservative party’s fundraising boss takes over temporary helm of party
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UPDATE: Multiple earthquakes strike off B.C.’s coast, no damage or injuries
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