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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.
iN VIDEO: Military hardware at Lincoln Memorial for Trump’s big July 4
WASHINGTON – The military hardware is moving into place. So are the protesters. And, ever…
Controversial anti-abortion film ‘Unplanned’ to hit more than 24 Canadian theatres
TORONTO – A controversial American anti-abortion film is set to hit Canadian theatres soon, with…
‘My turn is over’: Canopy Growth’s co-CEO Bruce Linton out amid widening losses
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Most fuel suppliers won’t release profit margin details to B.C. gas price probe
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VANCOUVER – Telus is the latest Canadian wireless provider to offer unlimited amounts of data…
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Former skiers reach out-of-court deal with Alpine Canada in sex assault lawsuit
MONTREAL – Alpine Canada admitted Tuesday it had put its interests before those of three…
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New Supreme Court rulings on sexual-history evidence delays Joshua Boyle trial
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‘Just in fun’: Alberta bar owner doesn’t regret stringing up Trudeau pinata
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MONTREAL – Dollarama Inc. has signed a deal to buy a 50.1 per cent stake…
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OTTAWA – The Global Energy Monitor says an international boom in liquefied natural gas exports…
Ukraine’s comedian-turned-president makes North American debut in Toronto
OTTAWA – Ukraine's new president is making his North American debut in Toronto on Tuesday…
Americans head to Canada to buy cheap insulin; some worry about supply here
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TRENDING NOW: Terrifying south Texas storm
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Spate of right whale deaths has almost wiped out recent population gains
HALIFAX – Confirmation this week that a sixth North Atlantic right whale has died in…
Canada has ‘broad international coalition’ of support on China file: Freeland
OSAKA, Japan – Canada is fortunate to have assembled a "broad international coalition" of countries…
Like old pals, Trump, Putin make light of election meddling
OSAKA, Japan – Smiling together on a global stage, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin cheerfully…
City of Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies pay their fair share
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B.C. teen overdose inquest recommends improvements in substance abuse treatment
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Ottawa’s carbon-pricing law valid, Ontario’s top court rules
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