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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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WASHINGTON – An American cannabis producer is warning President Donald Trump that Canada is poised…
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Turkish official: New evidence writer slain in consulate
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B.C. energy minister Michelle Mungall takes seat in legislature with baby Zavier
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Sea lion suffering from gunshot wounds to the head brought to Vancouver Aquarium
VANCOUVER – A sea lion suffering from gunshot wounds to the head has been taken…
Trudeau takes political gamble with legalized pot for Canadian adults
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reassuring Canadians the country is indeed ready to…
Cash accidentally donated to West Kelowna charity
WEST KELOWNA – Police are trying to unite some lost cash with its rightful owner…
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Police make arrests in Vernon homicide
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