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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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UPDATE: Crash blocks access to Coquihalla Highway south of Kamloops
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UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located
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OTTAWA – A majority of Canadians don't think lasting peace is possible between Israelis and…
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Penticton’s non-profit music venue Dream Cafe survives nightmare summer
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TRENDING NOW: Masked bandits stole your DoorDash
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