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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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Tab for Trudeau family fashions, including India outfits, not paid by taxpayers
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B.C. judge stays charges against 2 Mounties due to delays getting cases to trial
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B.C.’s attorney general calls Alberta fuel-ban bill a ‘bluff’
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Air Canada to offer lie-flat seats on some North American flights
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Saskatchewan premier says his province will also table oil ban bill
EDMONTON – Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan will join Alberta in a fight with B.C.…
Trudeau addresses France’s National Assembly, touts progressive common ground
PARIS – With trademark rhetorical flourish, Justin Trudeau delivered a message of inclusive economic growth,…
B.C. threatens to sue Alberta as all sides in Trans Mountain dispute dig in
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‘A clear message:’ Alberta proposes legislation to limit oil shipments
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Former CTV reporter sues broadcaster, woman who accused him of sexual misconduct
TORONTO – A former CTV News reporter facing sexual misconduct allegations is suing the broadcaster,…
Transparent patch designed to detect pathogens like E. coli in packaged foods
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Oilpatch CEO says Trudeau needs to give real pipeline support, ‘not just words’
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Surprise! Baby No. 3 is a girl for Kate Hudson and boyfriend
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Starting today, Canadians to get emergency alerts on their cellphones
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