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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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Canadian pot companies cheer as Senate committee advances cannabis finance reforms
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Okanagan billboard brings message of love to LGBTQ2S+ community
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House Speaker Anthony Rota resigns over honouring man who fought for Nazis
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TMX route change near Kamloops leads to question about Liberals’ commitment to reconciliation
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UPDATE: Two dead, four hurt in helicopter crash near Prince George
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RCMP looking for help to find Prince George man last seen in Logan Lake
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RCMP asking for help to find missing Vernon man
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A sheriff shortage is threatening BC’s legal system
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma is promising more money to fix a chronic shortage of…
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