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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.
Lytton wildfire probe still active two years after village’s destruction: RCMP
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‘A public relations strategy’: Critics slam BC’s effort to boost transparency on logging
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Does cancer care in Washington work for BC residents?
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Highway wildfire closure drives home B.C.’s need to think big about climate measures
British Columbia’s enormous effort to speed the partial reopening of Highway 4 on Vancouver Island…
Cannabis company Canopy Growth sells California facility
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Man dies after being shot by RCMP at hospital in Hope
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A crane collapsed. Five people died. After two years, no answers
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Canada bans testing of cosmetics on animals
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BC tour of residential school children monument offers chance for connection
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TRENDING NOW: Chubby goose goes into attack mode
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TRENDING NOW: A kitten riding a mini scooter
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