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Jesse Tomas
Jesse Tomas is a reporter from Toronto who joined iNFOnews.ca in 2023. He graduated with a Bachelor in Journalism from Carleton University in 2022.
Ministry investigating possible chronic wasting disease in North Okanagan deer
“It’s really important that hunters continue to hunt and to submit heads for testing, even outside the mandatory submission zone in the Kootenays.”
Big White latest ski resort to delay opening day
The resort has seen some snow, but it needs another 50 centimetres in order to fire up the lifts and open the runs.
Armstrong woman pleads guilty after three horses in distress euthanized
Her sentence included a ban on owning animals for 15 years.
Grassroots group pushing to recall Okanagan MLA Tara Armstrong
“Based on the sentiment, people that I’ve talked to in the riding, there’s really a lot of people disgusted with her and her politics.”
BC Lions announce opponents for games at Kelowna’s Apple Bowl
"Playing in Kelowna and the Okanagan is an incredible opportunity to showcase the CFL experience and strengthen our connection with these communities.
Property values hard to pin down as city swaps Kelowna Springs land with developer
The city was given 60 acres of the Kelowna Springs Golf Club in exchange for 9.1 acres of land at 3199 Hollywood Road North in a deal with developer Denciti Development Corp.
TRENDING NOW: Everyone works out in their own way
If it works for you, that's all that matters.
TRENDING NOW: Some dogs love a good bath
Pull out a nice lavender bath bomb for these fellas.
TRENDING NOW: An orange-utan juice box
A juice box and some Lunchables are all a great ape needs.
iN NUMBERS: Kelowna and Kamloops residents frustrated by petty crime
Crime rates are down in both cities, but people are still frustrated.
Band closes KVR Trail in South Okanagan due to safety concerns, lack of funding
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“My hope is that over the winter here, since it would be such a shame to lose this amazing trail, that we will find the partnerships that we need, get the process moving, and then bring the package to the membership.”
Premier Eby supports recall of Okanagan MLA after ‘disgusting’ anti-Indigenous bill fails
“It is reprehensible, disgusting, appalling, I’ve run out of words to describe what they're trying to do.”
iN NUMBERS: Unemployment has nearly doubled in Kelowna and Kamloops this year
Over the course of the year Kelowna and Kamloops saw unemployment spike.
Province already considered popular suggestions to fix Kelowna bridge traffic
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Some of the suggestions have already been considered or attempted by the Ministry of Transportation.
What you should know about having cannabis in your vehicle in BC
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Transporting cannabis in a vehicle legally is something a lot of people don’t think about.