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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.
Second clandestine drug lab discovered in North Okanagan
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have discovered a clandestine drug lab just east of Armstrong. There’s…
Landowners donate 117 hectares around Okanagan Lake to protect it
A group of Kelowna landowners have partnered with the BC Parks Foundation to donate 117…
Four in running for federal NDP nomination in Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay
With a federal election just around the corner the NDP has announced the the people…
One dead in head-on crash on Trans-Canada west of Kamloops
A man died and two other people were injured in a head-on collision on the…
Kelowna planning 33-hectare prescribed burn in Knox Mountain Park
The City of Kelowna is planning a 33-hectare prescribed burn in Knox Mountain Park this…
Why newcomers find out Kelownafornia isn’t as sunny as they thought
Some people think the Lower Mainland wears the crown for most grey days per year,…
$2.5M in funding for mushroom picking AI robots and other Okanagan agritech
Millions of government funding is going to AI mushroom picking robots, a technology that turns…
BC Highway Patrol hands out tickets in South Okanagan to protect tow truck drivers
BC Highway Patrol set up a one-day campaign to crackdown on drivers who don’t safely…
Okanagan Conservative MLA votes against NDP motion to condemn Trump
A motion to condemn president Donald Trump and back a coordinated response to his threats…
What $1.3B in federal security spending means for Okanagan border crossing
Spending $1.3 billion on border security was a bargaining chip in the trade war negotiations…
Community steps up in big way for Kelowna jazz singer almost killed in car crash
A globe-trotting jazz singer helped elevate the local music scene in Kelowna, and now the…
Kelowna’s rapid growth surpassing FortisBC’s ability to supply power
Kelowna’s population is growing at a remarkable rate, and so are its energy needs, and…
RCMP looking for tips as Merritt homicide investigation hits two-year mark
Miguel Mack disappeared two years ago and his family and Merritt RCMP are still hoping…
Kelowna woman buying a Hummer after $600,000 lotto win
A Kelowna woman couldn’t believe it when she found out she won more than $600,000…
Arrest warrant issued for Kelowna fraudster posing as a psychologist
After a complicated investigation, Kelowna RCMP are on the hunt for a medical fraudster. Xander…
First Nations restoring Columbia River fish access to Okanagan Lake after a century
A coalition of First Nations and other levels of government have come together to restore…
Okanagan wildfire documentary aims to keep hope in climate change conversation
Anyone who has spent a summer in the Okanagan knows the tragedy and fear that…
RCMP warn of Facebook Marketplace scam in Shuswap
A man and a woman were scammed out of hundreds of dollars worth of electronics…
Stolen pickup found ablaze after leading Vernon RCMP on chase
A stolen pickup truck was spotted at the scene of a crime in Vernon, and…
Six girls arrested at downtown Kelowna restaurant after gun report to police
A group of young females are in some trouble after they were found with weapons…
NDP select candidate to replace outgoing South Okanagan MP Richard Cannings
With the federal election likely just around the corner, New Democratic party members in the riding…
Pedestrian hit and killed on Highway 97 in Lake Country
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver in Lake Country Sunday morning. Lake…
DENIED: West Kelowna pushes back against provincial housing targets
West Kelowna’s latest housing development denial is meant to communicate to the BC government that…
Kelowna advocacy group challenges property tax exemption for religious groups
A Kelowna association is challenging why the city allows $272 million in local property tax exemptions…