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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.
BC to kill 25 deer to test for chronic wasting disease in Kootenay region
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Samaritan who died on BC highway helping woman in distress was always helpful: son
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Massachusetts governor to issue pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession
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Kelowna man, 19, dies in avalanche while skiing in Alberta backcountry
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‘Clean slate’ to reshape BC wine industry after climate-related catastrophes
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