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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.
Okanagan, Kamloops bracing for ‘burst’ of snow then cold temperatures
After a balmy winter so far Kamloops and the Okanagan are expecting some snow and…
Kamloops cops searching for two men in arson investigation
Kamloops RCMP are hoping someone can identify these two people connected to an arson investigation.…
New immigration initiative aims to bring more French speakers to Kelowna
The federal government is launching a program to bring more French speakers to Kelowna to…
Montana’s Brier in Kelowna chance for curling community to show off its sport
Anticipation for the men’s national curling championship has been building for years, and the Kelowna…
Penticton RCMP ask for help to locate missing man
Penticton RCMP are searching for a missing man and are asking for the public’s help.…
Sunshine on the way but it will stay cold this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
It might not look like it today, but Kamloops and the Okanagan should have some…
Man in hospital after fight in middle of Penticton street
Penticton RCMP are investigating an assault in Penticton that left a man with serious injuries.…
Vernon dancer, choreographer’s work comes full circle with Ballet Kelowna show
Once a toddler learning Ukrainian dance in Vernon to a renowned ballet choreographer, this Indigenous…
Kelowna’s first wheelchair accessible dog park comes with a $750K price tag
Kelowna’s dog parks aren’t easily accessible for those with disabilities, and the new dog run…
What Kelowna is doing for homeless people during this cold snap
With temperatures below -10 Celsius this week Kelowna is breaking out its extreme weather supports…
Kamloops man arrested during early morning home invasion
A family woke up to someone trying to break into their home early in the…
Vernon RCMP search for suspect in bus driver attack
Vernon RCMP are releasing photos of the suspect in connection to the assault of a…
Police investigating highway shooting in North Okanagan
RCMP are investigating a suspicious incident on Highway 97A in the North Okanagan where police…
Kelowna’s hotel stay numbers left rest of Okanagan, Kamloops in the dust
Kelowna saw an exceptional increase in hotel stays last year compared to the rest of…
Olympic hopefuls to test their mettle at athletic showcase in Kelowna
Young athletes will have an opportunity to show off their skills in front of scouts…
Suspect nabbed after stealing pickup left warming up in West Kelowna driveway
RCMP arrested a woman after she stole a truck in West Kelowna today while it…
Vernon Winter Carnival’s frosty festivities get underway this weekend
The 65th annual Vernon Winter Carnival kicks off Friday with nine days of fun. The…
No end in sight to freezing temperatures in Okanagan, Kamloops
With the first week of true unpleasantly cold temperatures of the winter coming to a…
Kelowna mayor steps away from duties for health reasons
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas has been temporarily sidelined due to a tear in an artery in…
Cost of upgrade to century-old Penticton dam climbs to $18M
A century-old dam in Penticton needs an upgrade, but it is going to cost millions…
Kelowna surpassed provincial housing targets in 2024
The province has been pushing municipalities, including the City of Kelowna, to build more housing…
Snowpack below average in Okanagan so far this winter
There is still some winter left to go, but the snow levels in the mountains…
Okanagan bands get rare shot to take the stage at Rock the Lake festival
A battle of the bands show in Kelowna is giving Okanagan bands a chance at…
BC gym teacher who inappropriately touched students allowed to teach again
A B.C. physical education teacher has been suspended and ordered to take a course after…