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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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Montana Supreme Court overturns man’s marijuana conviction
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New York state police seizures of marijuana plants fall sharply
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Hexo to close three facilities it recently acquired and layoff about 155 workers
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Colombian leader sees opportunity in cannabis, but not coca
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West Virginia opening first medical cannabis dispensary
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