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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. fires Vancouver School Board after investigation into bullying, finances
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Rocked by allegations of sexual assault, Donald Trump on Thursday…
Over dozen former Kelowna Rockets on NHL opening night rosters
KELOWNA – Former Kelowna Rockets are hitting the ice in the NHL in big numbers…
Federal government will spend $55 million over three years on rail safety
MONTREAL – Canada is spending more than $55 million over three years to improve railway…
Kelowna Rockets forward Nolan Foote selected by Hockey Canada for World Under-17 tourney
Sixty-six of Canada’s best young hockey players have been selected to represent their country at…
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OTTAWA – The Canadian and U.S. governments said Wednesday they are continuing negotiations to try…
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Blue Jays turn to right-hander Marco Estrada to start Game 1 of ALCS
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UPDATE: Missing Kamloops teenager located
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Kelowna Rockets release Tate Coughlin
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ANAHIM LAKE, B.C. – One person has died and four others were injured after a…
Torrential rain, strong winds wreaks havoc in Atlantic Canada
HALIFAX – Thousands were still without power in Nova Scotia and some communities in Newfoundland…
US ready to start talks with Canada on Columbia River Treaty
SPOKANE, Wash. – The United States is ready to start talks with Canada to update…
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BEAUMONT, Haiti – People across southwest Haiti were digging through the wreckage of their homes…
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