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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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CRTC chair: Inquiry into telecom sales practices wasn’t about ‘naming and shaming’
The Canadian Television-radio and Telecommunications Commission confirmed Wednesday what has been widely alleged for years…
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‘Empire’ actor charged with making false police report
CHICAGO – "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was charged Wednesday with making a false police report…
B.C. review board says man who killed kids a threat, but outings to be mulled
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. – The British Columbia Review Board has ruled that the man who…
SNC-Lavalin lawyers rushed to prosecutors before MPs knew of proposed law change
OTTAWA – Representatives for SNC-Lavalin hustled to connect with federal prosecutors after the Liberal government…
Syrian family caught in fire thought they would be safe in Canada
HALIFAX – At 30 years of age, Syrian refugee Kawthar Barho had seen her share…
UPDATE: Missing snowshoer found dead in avalanche debris on Vancouver’s North Shore
VANCOUVER – Searchers discovered the body of a missing snowshoer in avalanche debris on Vancouver's…
UPDATE: Source says former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre to retire
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OTTAWA – An airing of the facts is needed in the SNC-Lavalin case, Prime Minister…
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UPDATE: Halifax calls ‘community gathering’ to mourn Syrian children killed in fire
Halifax city hall has called a "community gathering" in the city's main square tonight in…
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TRENDING NOW: Cat is a hero
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Fraud and bribery case thrown out against former SNC-Lavalin exec Stephane Roy
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Canadian retaliation to U.S. metal tariffs causing pain: ambassador
OTTAWA – Americans are complaining about the pain caused by Ottawa's retaliation against the Trump…
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TORONTO – Canada's top doctor is urging Canadians who haven't been vaccinated against measles to…
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Alberta investing $3.7B to move oil by rail, leasing cars
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UPDATE: B.C. budget includes child fund, climate plan, Indigenous revenue sharing
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