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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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Canadian travellers urged to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’ in Jamaica
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UPDATE: Lac-Megantic accused all acquitted on Day 9 of jury deliberations
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Royal close shave: Prince William opts for dramatic buzz cut
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Dem, GOP leaders already blame each other as shutdown looms
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Tim Hortons protests to expand; 50 rallies planned across Canada
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B.C. police start new push to find killer of 13-year-old Marrisa Shen
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Whales, dolphins will no longer be displayed at Vancouver Aquarium
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Toronto the only Canadian city on Amazon short list of HQ2 candidates
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Foreign workers sleeping in Burger King basement: Alberta Health Services
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Animal protection group urges B.C. vet association to ban cat declawing
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