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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.
Kelowna’s last bastion for jukebox and old school electronics repair
“An old school gramophone, the one where you crank the handle and then it powers up a spring. We managed to do that, even though there wasn't any electronics in there."
TRENDING NOW: Wholesome pair share a meal
Not a phone in sight, just two pals having some tuna.
No quick fix for air traffic controller shortage in Kelowna
“From time to time, sufficient staffing is not in place. And that causes planned half-hour closures for what's referred to as fatigue breaks.”
UPDATE: Kelowna RCMP make arrest in Knox Mountain wildfire
The wildfire sparked this afternoon, and officers are currently helping hikers off the mountain.
Kelowna workshop to help newcomers navigate AI in the workplace
“As an immigrant myself, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new country and navigating the job market.”
iN NUMBERS: BC NDP in strong position a year after election
Pollster Abacus asked folks how they’re feeling about the government these days and put their answers out on Oct. 20.
Last chance for ski swaps in Kelowna, Kamloops
Penticton and Vernon have already had their major ski swaps for the year with Vernon Ski Club’s swap earlier this week and Apex Ski Patrol having its swap in September, but there are still social media groups for the Okanagan to help you cash out on some old gear.
Kamloops woman waving knife tased by RCMP
"Officers are investigating to determine all of the circumstances surrounding this incident."
Interior Health working on virtual care pilot to reduce ER closures
“Virtual support has proven its value across many areas of health care, and integrating it with local emergency teams will give people in these four communities stronger, more connected care.”
iN NUMBERS: Building permit values spike in Kelowna and Kamloops
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Kelowna and Kamloops had strong years while many other cities in Canada were having a tough time.
The land involved in Kelowna’s $28M hotel development has a rocky history
“This developer who's been planning this hotel since 2008, when the court case came down with the covenant and removed all possibilities of his original site, he's pivoted to the hotel site, and it's been going on now for 20 years.”
Premier calls controversial Okanagan MLA’s anti-vaccine rhetoric a ‘betrayal’
"It is incomprehensible. It is unforgivable.”
RCMP on hunt for cattle poacher who shot calf near Merritt
Police arrived at the scene and found “a substantial amount of evidence.”
Penticton-Summerland MLA leaves BC Conservatives to end action-packed rookie year
“No one can deny that it's upsetting and that constituents are entitled to be upset about it. I acknowledge that they voted for a party banner. But ultimately, there was no way that I could maintain my own integrity and work with that man.”
Kamloops family seriously injured in house fire
“All three residents were able to get out of the house, unfortunately they did suffer injuries as a result of the fire and remain in hospital in serious condition.”