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Jesse Tomas
iNwine
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.
New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
iNwine
Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre in Penticton with a new canning line.
$65,000 donation to help UBCO with research on wildfire monitoring cameras
The money is going to help researchers work on new technology to monitor and respond to wildfires more efficiently with a network of cameras around the backcountry.
iN NUMBERS: What does Made in BC or Canada actually mean?
iNwine
Just because something says Made in Canada or Made in B.C. doesn’t mean parts of it don’t come from the U.S. or other countries.
BCGEU workers in Kelowna join province-wide strike
“We're going to keep escalating until this government figures it out, comes back to the table with a proper wage increase.”
New West Kelowna RCMP unit targets drug dealers and organized crime
“These early results underscore the immediate impact a focused enforcement team can have on disrupting drug trafficking and associated criminal activity in our communities.”
Residents evacuated by UBCO tower debacle won’t live in newly announced facility
iNhome
“It's just like a stab in the heart."
Okanagan, Kamloops could see thunderstorms and more smoke
"There's not really a windy system coming in that's going to flush it all out.”
Police investigate impaired driver in fatal collision near Kamloops
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“We have made progress in this investigation, but we are still looking for more witnesses and dash camera video.”
Harlem Globetrotters come to Penticton for 100th season
Harlem Globetrotters come to Penticton for 100th season
iN NUMBERS: Kelowna, Kamloops see drop in unemployment as national rate rises
Kelowna is pretty close to the lowest unemployment rate in the country and Kamloops is sitting towards the high end.
TRENDING NOW: Will work for canned tuna
The economy is getting rough, even this cat is out there panhandling. If you’ve got…
TRENDING NOW: Parallel parking is hard
If you’ve ever felt bad about your parallel parking skills, don’t. It’s difficult to tell…
TRENDING NOW: Dog rocking some heels
Try walking a mile in this dog’s heels. The pooch was meant to be a…
Penticton ‘potio’ weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
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"There's no monetization.”
Kelowna RCMP release sketch of sexual assault suspect
A young female was assaulted behind a strip mall in Rutland.