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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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Goodale urges internet giants to do more to combat child abuse online
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Freeland lands meeting with Chinese counterpart to talk about detainees
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Ontario police investigate possible sightings of suspects in northern BC murders
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Both leaders’ debates and countrywide environment events scheduled for Oct. 7
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