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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.
Publicly funded genetic test for suitable antidepressants would save health-care costs: study
VANCOUVER – Loss. That's the word that comes to mind when Linda Riches thinks of…
Ukrainians fleeing war say there are barriers to starting new life in Canada
OTTAWA – The lunchtime chatter among a small group of employees in the crowded breakroom…
Poverty is killing the Amazon rainforest. Treating soil and farmers better can help save what’s left
TEKOHAW, Brazil (AP) — At dawn in this small Amazonian village in Brazil's Para state,…
TRENDING NOW: Turtle dancing in the shower
A turtle is absolutely getting its groove on. It does a little happy dance while…
Kelowna clothing brand on a mental wellness mission
A Kelowna-based clothing brand has made helping people open up about mental health its mission.…
‘A noisy rock ‘n’ roll’: How growing interest in Formula One is felt across the music world
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyond the engineering, the athleticism, the speed, the luxury — fans…
B.C. stream watchers link ‘unprecedented’ coho salmon kill to tire toxin and drought
VANCOUVER – John Barker has been volunteering with the West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society for more…
Remember Shere Hite? A new documentary jogs our cultural memory of the pioneering sex researcher
The 1976 book “The Hite Report” was a bestseller from the beginning. Its intimate anecdotes…
Canada criminalized ‘condoning, denying or downplaying’ the Holocaust: is it working?
OTTAWA – Canadian Jewish organizations are calling on the Liberal government to remove what they…
Plant-based meat is a simple solution to climate woes – if more people would eat it
THORNTON, Colo. (AP) — Lars Obendorfer says he was “badly insulted” after he first began…
TRENDING NOW: Sheep works on its boxing skills
This sheep is training to star in the next 'Rocky' movie. It's destined to be…
List of people cleared to leave Gaza Strip via Egypt includes 135 Canadians
OTTAWA – A group of 135 people with ties to Canada desperate to flee escalating…
iN PHOTOS: Fanatics of all genres swarmed Kelowna Comic-Con this weekend
Fans of all genres spilled out of Rutland Centennial Hall for Kelowna Comic-Con yesterday. This…
TRENDING NOW: Two kids, one is a person, one is a goat
These two kids have a friendship that spans species. Some say dogs are a man's…
Summerland winery group transitions to renewable natural gas
Okanagan’s Crush Pad Winery group have made the switch to 100% renewable natural gas. Summerland’s…
‘Time of our lives’: Okanagan family are contestants on Family Feud Canada
A Summerland family, huge fans of the TV game show Family Feud, just knew they…
How a Kelowna artist’s comic strip became a study for linguists around the world
A Kelowna artist, who created an online comic strip just over a year ago, has…
Big White voted best snowboarding mountain in Canada
An Okanagan ski resort has been named the best for snowboarding in Canada by an…
Man lost exploring backcountry near Kelowna rescued by helicopter
A man got stranded while exploring the backcountry near Kelowna in his truck. Air Services…
Osoyoos residents are in for massive tax hikes
Osoyoos residents are getting hit with massive tax increases, totalling more than $1,500 per year…
Richmond man charged after $10M cryptocurrency heist
A 34-year-old Richmond man has been charged with 11 crimes related to a home invasion…
TRENDING NOW: The fluffiest Jiu Jitsu competitor you’ve ever seen
A good boy tried to save his friend during a Jiu Jitsu tournament. The athlete…
Kamloops RCMP searching for thief after business break-in
The Kamloops RCMP has one culprit in custody and is looking for a second suspect…
Semi driver in Kamloops has truck impounded for not providing breath sample
A transport truck driver in Kamloops had his truck impounded as RCMP conduct an impaired…