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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.
BC minister makes second apology as pro-Palestinian groups push for her removal
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UPDATE: Suspect charged in Nigeria over sextortion of BC boy who died
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Aurora Cannabis buys Australian medical pot firm as losses continue
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