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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.
Mounties confirm 10-year-old boy killed in crash in southeastern B.C.
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Deadly New York City fire lit by child playing with stove
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Man jailed nine months for extorting ex-girlfriend with nude photos
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U19 FIBA basketball champions pick up Canadian Press team of year honours
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Ice sculptures nearly ready for viewing in New Hampshire
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CannabisWise program to ease consumer concerns ahead of legalization
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Medieval manuscripts and Christmas recipes, abbey library a trove
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B.C. engineer develops scanner to diagnose eye diseases early and save vision
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia engineering science professor has developed a high-resolution scanner that he…
Man keeps unopened Christmas gift from girl who dumped him almost 50 years ago
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Netflix Canada alerts subscribers of fraudulent messages asking for login details
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Crystal Castles songwriter being investigated by police sex crimes unit
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Montreal orchestra conductor Dutoit denies sexual misconduct allegations
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