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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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B.C. asks court to affirm right to protect environment from heavy oils
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government will ask a court if legislative amendments allow it…
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MISSION, B.C. – An elderly convicted killer is back in custody after walking away from…
Trans Mountain opponent got federal money through Canada Summer Jobs: Tories
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Canada, U.S. spar over late-stage sticking point in NAFTA: sunset clause
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Letter warns Christians after yoga studio set to open in Manitoba community
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Greenbelt Microgreens recall in B.C., Alberta, due to Listeria concerns
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