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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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iN VIDEO: Indonesia searches for tsunami victims
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UPDATE: Major RCMP response to man in home included gas leak
WEST KELOWNA – A major response to an incident involving a man and a gas…
Federal government plans to balance the budget in 22 years
OTTAWA – A balanced federal budget won't land until at least 2040 — five years…
UPDATE: Windstorm that swept B.C. south coast among ‘most severe’ in years: Hydro
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Trump says a shutdown could ‘last for a very long time’
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B.C. cities join global movement asking oil companies for climate change costs
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Flights resume at London Gatwick; hunt still on for drones
LONDON – Flights resumed Friday at London's Gatwick Airport after drones spotted over the airfield…
Coerced sterilization reports sparking concern in Canada’s medical community
OTTAWA – Reports detailing allegations of coerced and forced sterilizations of Indigenous women are "deeply…
Canada can hit Paris promise if we switch to electric cars and public transit
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TRENDING NOW: Home Alone ad breaks internet
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Environment Canada meteorologist says 2018 was ‘smorgasbord’ of bad events
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Health Canada releases draft regulations for edible cannabis products
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UPDATE: B.C. voters reject switch to proportional representation for third time
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Advice to Canadians in China after third Canadian detained: ‘Lie low’
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NAFTA drama earns Chrystia Freeland CP’s Business Newsmaker of 2018
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland took pains to predict that in a lengthy August 2017…
Canada among targets of alleged Chinese hacking campaign
OTTAWA – Companies in Canada were among the targets of two Chinese citizens charged with…
BC Parks threatens $1-million fine as it closes off newly discovered cave in Wells Grey park
VANCOUVER – A newly discovered cave and the surrounding area in British Columbia's Wells Gray…
B.C. hunting guide seeks class-action lawsuit in battle over grizzly hunting ban
VANCOUVER – The operator of a guide outfitting company has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit…
Health Canada moves to restrict alcohol in single-serve sugary drinks
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Liberals say they are looking at ways to provide minimum income to all Canadians
OTTAWA – The Trudeau Liberals appear to be warming to the idea of a guaranteed…
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