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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.
First snowfall expected in Kootenay and Shuswap region this week
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass along the…
The ancient ways of natural wine are finding new fans
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Wine made in ancient ways is gaining new fans. Natural wine…
These five toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote one in
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — They are playfully called the “forgotten five”: A handful of toys…
TRENDING NOW: Demanding bird shows you what it wants
This bird treats its owner how a rude movie star would treat a hairstylist. It's…
BC’s forestry watchdog slams ministry for damaging protected South Okanagan grassland
An investigation by BC's forestry watchdog has revealed the ministry and a rancher have destroyed…
Minute of silence on anniversary of fatal bus stabbing in Kelowna
A transit activism group is promoting a silent moment of remembrance next week for the…
Armed North Okanagan man in mental health crisis safely taken into custody
An police incident involving an armed suicidal man in the North Okanagan ended safely last…
Kelowna to host major curling championship in 2025, the Montana’s Brier
Kelowna will host the world’s most famous national men’s curling championship, the Montana’s Brier in…
There’s a new top cop at Penticton’s RCMP detachment
Insp. Beth McAndie has been appointed as the new head of the Penticton RCMP detachment.…
Survey finds most people in BC support drug testing for cannabis
A new poll on legal cannabis shows most British Columbians are in favour of drug…
Group touting popular conspiracy theories organizing in Kelowna
A new organization has formed in Kelowna around common conspiracy theories and they are hosting…
Penticton brewery wins two gold medals at Canada Beer Cup
Penticton's Tin Whistle Brewing won two gold medals at the Canada Beer Cup earlier this…
Location, location, location: three former Hells Angels clubhouses heading for sale
VANCOUVER – The three-bedroom East Vancouver home that's about to hit the market includes a…
Large house fire contained in Kelowna yesterday
The Kelowna Fire Department contained a house fire in Rutland yesterday, around 2:30 p.m. Fire…
Canadians split down the middle on handing out Halloween candy: survey
TORONTO – A new poll suggests Canadians are roughly split down the middle when it…
Chatbots might disrupt math and computer science classes. Some teachers see upsides
For as long as Jake Price has been a teacher, Wolfram Alpha — a website…
Parks Canada says whirling disease could ‘decimate’ fish, urges B.C. closure respect
VANCOUVER – Parks Canada officials said they're closely watching lakes and rivers in Kootenay and…
First ever Florida Man games will feature beer belly wrestling and ‘evading arrest’ obstacle course
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — It ain’t the Olympics, but a group of Floridians plan…
Police watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against officers in B.C. shooting
SURREY, B.C. – Investigators with British Columbia's independent police watchdog probing the shooting death of…
Live updates | Israel pounds Gaza strip, dismissing calls for cease-fire
Israel launched an expanded ground operation on Saturday after knocking out communications and creating a…
Expert calls for better supports around menstrual health in youth sports
A leading researcher on sport, gender, and menstrual health says that youth sports coaches have…
Highway 97 closed for two hours Monday
Highway 97 north of Summerland will be closed briefly on Oct. 30. The Ministry of…
Kelowna teachers win provincial education awards
Several Kelowna teachers have won the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education. Of the 34…
TRENDING NOW: Radical dog shredding the streets
Canine gives Tony Hawk a run for his money. This dog is cruising through the…