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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.
Kamloops RCMP officer charged with mischief and uttering threats
The BC Prosecution Service has approved criminal charges against a Kamloops RCMP officer. Const. Adrian…
More seniors are renting alone in Kelowna and Kamloops
When many people think about renters who live alone they often think of single 20-somethings…
Kelowna car thief arrested with drugs and loaded gun
Officers found a stolen vehicle in downtown Kelowna earlier this month, arrested the driver and…
‘Mild and a bit dull’: Odds of white Christmas in Okanagan, Kamloops low
Dreams of a white Christmas in Kamloops and the Okanagan will likely go unfulfilled this…
Kelowna’s Hotel Eldorado discouraging public access to boardwalk despite losing appeal
After losing an appeal to privatize beach access, the Hotel Eldorado in Kelowna posted signage…
Merry Christmas from iNFOnews
We want to thank every iNFOnews.ca reader for supporting us this year. Without you, we…
BC Conservatives unveil ‘Don’t cancel Christmas’ petition after Kelowna controversy
Following the Kelowna “Keep Christ in Christmas” sign controversy, the BC Conservative Party put out…
Top ten dumb criminal stories of 2024 in Okanagan, Kamloops
Criminals in the Okanagan and Kamloops had some harebrained schemes this year, so here’s a…
Kettle Valley Rail Trail named one of top ten ‘bikepacking’ routes in North America
The picturesque Kettle Valley Rail Trail has been named one of the top ten "bikepacking"…
Shuswap man busted for smuggling drugs and firearms
A Sicamous man has been arrested for firearms and drug trafficking. Jesse Pat Lyle has…
Hundreds of housing units proposed for old Kelowna Farmer’s Market location
The old Kelowna Farmers' Market location could be getting a drastic new look and purpose.…
‘Best bang for our buck?’: BC bureaucrats making more money and working from home
With many BC public service employees working from home, a lobby group is concerned taxpayers…
Police report string of Vernon beauty salon break-ins
There has been a series of business break-ins targeting the beauty industry in Vernon. Vernon…
Police seek witnesses to fire lit outside Penticton RCMP Detachment
A fire was lit outside the Penticton RCMP detachment and police are searching for witnesses.…
B.C.’s top ten absurd and inappropriate 911 calls in 2024
If someone is wearing so much cologne you think they should go to jail, don’t…
Missing Kamloops man located deceased
A 45-year-old Kamloops man was found dead after he was reported missing last week. Paul…
Man seriously injured in assault outside Penticton restaurant
A suspect has been arrested and released after an assault took place outside of a…
Okanagan, Kamloops ski hill conditions looking good heading into new year
The valley bottoms may be suffering from a severe lack of snow, but the ski…
iN REVIEW: Our favourite stories from 2024
Here are some of our favourite stories that we were able to bring to you…
Overwhelmed West Kootenay breeder surrenders 11 puppies to SPCA
A breeder in the West Kootenays was overwhelmed and had to surrender 11 labradoodle puppies,…
Okanagan, Kamloops ski hill conditions looking good heading into new year
The valley bottoms may be suffering from a severe lack of snow, but the ski…
iN REVIEW: Our favourite stories from 2024
Here are some of our favourite stories that we were able to bring to you…
Overwhelmed West Kootenay breeder surrenders 11 puppies to SPCA
A breeder in the West Kootenays was overwhelmed and had to surrender 11 labradoodle puppies,…
Pipe bomb found on Kamloops beach on New Year’s Day
Someone in Kamloops was planning on starting the New Year off with a bang, and…