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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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BC First Nations question economic toll of shipping through Salish Sea
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Donald Trump must pay an additional $83M in defamation case
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UPDATE: BC to restrict cellphones in schools to protect kids from online harm
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Halifax Police: sex assault investigation involving 2003 junior hockey team ongoing
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in Oregon on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping new bill…
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