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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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UPDATE: B.C. first government in Canada to sue drug companies over opioids
VANCOUVER – British Columbia launched a proposed class-action lawsuit Wednesday against dozens of pharmaceutical companies,…
B.C. extends state of emergency to deal with wildfires across province
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UPDATE: U.S. is intent on ending supply management for Canadian dairy: Trudeau
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Trump administration Wednesday of setting its sights…
U.S. International Trade Commission overturns duties on Canadian newsprint
The U.S. International Trade Commission has overturned duties imposed on Canadian newsprint by the U.S.…
Significant court decision could determine Trans Mountain’s fate: experts
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Air Canada says mobile app breach may affect up to 20,000 customers
MONTREAL – Some 20,000 Air Canada customers woke up Wednesday to learn their personal information…
Bill Blair asked to lead talks on Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S.
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assigned sweeping responsibilities to Bill Blair, the new…
Improve severe alcohol withdrawal treatment by training doctors: B.C. study
VANCOUVER – There's an urgent need to improve the treatment of severe alcohol withdrawal because…
Saudi Arabian medical residents can stay in Canada for now: hospital organization
Hundreds of Saudi Arabian resident physicians who had been told to leave Canada amid a…
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B.C. maintained budget surplus for 2017-18, despite increased spending
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Freak accident: Calgary girl playing in blanket fort paralyzed by broken glass
CALGARY – A Calgary toddler is able to move her arm and wiggle her toes…
Alberta RCMP charge 16-year-old with attempted murder in German tourist shooting
AIRDRIE, Alta. – A 16-year-old youth has been charged in a southern Alberta highway shooting…
Facing new pressures, Canadian negotiators re-enter trade talks with US, Mexico
WASHINGTON – Top members of Canada's negotiating team are making an abrupt return to the…
Shane Doan set to serve as pallbearer at Sen. John McCain’s memorial service
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Envoy Bob Rae says Rohingya genocide prosecution faces legal hurdles
OTTAWA – Bob Rae, Canada's special envoy to the Rohingya crisis, says the international community…
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