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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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Highlights of Jan. 23 City of Kelowna council meeting
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U.S. President Trump signs notice to withdraw from Trans-Pacific Partnership
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UPDATE: Illicit drug deaths reach record high 914 in B.C., up nearly 150 per cent in Interior
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