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Jesse Tomas

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.

NO PARKING: How Kelowna’s planning for a future with a lot fewer cars

iNwheels

“I grew up largely with a car. But there are generations under me that either the car is too expensive, or they don't want to own a car, or they can use e-bikes and scooters, or they want to use public transit. They want to live a little bit differently.”

Penticton’s proposed tiny home project stirs up controversy

iNhome

“The tiny home model is the core of the similarities, with similar wraparound supports, mental health, counselling, addictions, recovery, et cetera, and program agreements to support accountability and personal growth for the residents who move into these tiny homes.”

West Kelowna warns of door-to-door gutter marketing scheme

“The City of West Kelowna and West Kelowna Fire Rescue have been made aware of false door-to-door marketing that incorrectly claims that the municipality, the fire department, and our fire officials are endorsing or mandating leaf, eave, or gutter guards for homes.”

Okanagan residents working to oust controversial MLA

“It's really important that we get involved in democracy in a way that when a politician is really being harmful, that we all stand up and do something about it and don't just talk about it.”

Kelowna teens caught racing at double the speed limit

iNwheels

The officers who saw the teens racing were in the area since there was a fatal collision on Swamp Road earlier this year and there have been increased complaints about excessive speeding.