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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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Okanagan Nation Alliance handing out free Juniper bundles to ease risks of wildfire smoke
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Will back-to-school COVID impact families in BC?
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iN PHOTOS: Volunteers to the rescue in Okanagan wildfire emergencies
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