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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: New Zealand bans ‘military-style’ guns after mosque attacks
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SNC-Lavalin CEO says he never cited job losses in push for remediation agreement
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Conservatives plan filibuster after Liberals shut down Wilson-Raybould motion
OTTAWA – Members of Parliament were bracing Wednesday for an all-night voting marathon as opposition…
UPDATE: Celina Caesar-Chavannes quits Liberal caucus, sits as independent MP
OTTAWA – Celina Caesar-Chavannes has informed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that she's leaving the federal…
B.C. to start measles ‘catch-up’ campaign, offering shots at schools, clinics
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UK’s May asks a wary EU to delay Brexit until June 30
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iN VIDEO: New Zealand police: Mosque gunman had planned a 3rd attack
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Records show FBI was probing Michael Cohen long before raid
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OTTAWA – The final budget of the Trudeau government's mandate will scatter billions in fresh…
Budget 2019: Liberals promise tax credit, EI benefit to help workers
OTTAWA – Canadians could soon be putting $250 a year towards better skills, while getting…
Facebook says no one flagged New Zealand mosque shooting livestream
LONDON – Facebook says none of the 200 or so people who watched live video…
Liberal-dominated justice committee ends SNC-Lavalin probe amid opposition howls
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UPDATE: ‘I want to be your premier again:’ Alberta’s Rachel Notley calls spring election
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New Zealand Prime Minister vows to deny notoriety to mosque gunman
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