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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.’s helicopter air ambulances to be equipped with night vision technology
VANCOUVER – The organization that manages paramedic and ambulance services across British Columbia says night…
Shane Doan a picture of stability for Coyotes franchise in uncertain terrain
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Court rules B.C. will have intervener status in Trans Mountain pipeline case
OTTAWA – The Federal Court of Appeal is allowing British Columbia to be an intervener…
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s dam experience a warning for B.C.’s Site C: expert
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B.C. Liberals start leadership race to replace Christy Clark next February
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's Liberal party has officially launched a race to select its next…
Trump offers Texans in-person reassurances on storm recovery
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Eager to show he's on the job and taking action, President…
Ticats CEO calls hiring of scandal-plagued coach Art Briles a ‘poor decision’
Hamilton Tiger-Cats chief executive officer Scott Mitchell says the team reversed its decision on hiring…
Two-year sentence for B.C. gymnastics coach who filmed students using toilet
KELOWNA, B.C. – A gymnastics coach who secretly filmed his young athletes using the toilet…
B.C. wildfires could leave bears hungry as berries and grasses charred: expert
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Wildlife experts are warning British Columbia's severe wildfires could make bears even…
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B.C. premier, forests minister, to tour several wildfires, including Kelowna
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – British Columbia Premier John Horgan and Forests Minister Doug Donaldson are set…
Missing North Okanagan man has been found
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UPDATE: Uncontrolled wildfire in Joe Rich now 400 hectares
KELOWNA – Firefighters have yet to contain the Philpott Road wildfire, which now covers 400…
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LAS VEGAS – Conor McGregor is making a lot of wise guys nervous in this…
UPDATE: Wildfire burning east of Kelowna forces evacuation of over 1,000 people
KELOWNA – An evacuation order has been issued for the entire Joe Rich area east…
Massachusetts hospital worker claims record $758.7 million lottery jackpot
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OTTAWA – Sen. Mike Duffy is suing the Senate and the RCMP for the way…
Canada: Litigation looming if there’s no softwood deal with the U.S.
WASHINGTON – As softwood negotiations with the United States languish, the Canadian government says it's…
B.C. study says kids not eating enough veggies, fruit, dairy during school hours
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