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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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Lawsuit argues new air travel rules violate passengers’ charter rights
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Vice-Admiral Mark Norman to retire after reaching agreement with government
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China asks for suspension of Canadian meat, citing forged certificates
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Hayley Wickenheiser one of six going into Hockey Hall of Fame this year
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