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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.
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna man located
UPDATE: Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 RCMP say a missing 46-year-old Kelowna man has been located and…
Majority of BC residents agree residential speed limit should be 30 km/h: poll
More than 60 per cent of British Columbians surveyed want to see residential speed limits…
TRENDING NOW: Dog picks up work as an Uber driver
This four-legged friend seems like a safe and cautious driver. If he was my driver…
Joint police initiative targets drug dealers in Kamloops
Police have made several arrests and seized weapons, drugs and cash as part of an…
Union says deal for Vancouver police would make them highest-paid officers in Canada
VANCOUVER – A new tentative agreement that would make Vancouver's police officers the highest paid…
Massive increases coming to taxes, utilities fees in Osoyoos
Osoyoos pushed its infrastructure to the limit, and now taxpayers are paying the price. The…
Palestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in wartime prisoner swap
BEITUNIA, West Bank (AP) — Over three dozen Palestinian prisoners returned home to a hero's…
Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to refinery strike
VANCOUVER – Rogers Sugar Inc. says it has asked for mediation to help bring an…
A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners
The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the…
Not just kid play: Toy companies aim more products at older adults
NEW YORK (AP) — Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new…
How a massive all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple ended up on Hawaii’s lush Kauai Island
KAPAA, Hawaii (AP) — It is the only all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple in the West…
Mastermind Toys granted creditor protection, wants permission to close some stores
TORONTO – Toy store Mastermind GP Inc. says it has obtained an initial order for…
Puppy found safe and sound after getting lost in a car crash near Revelstoke
A couple who lost their dog in a car crash between Revelstoke and the Nakusp…
iN PHOTOS: Light pollution makes Okanagan stargazing more difficult but new tech is helping
The Okanagan has a reputation as a mecca for amateur astronomers, but the hobby has…
Coldstream poet wins $60k prize
Coldstream local, Laisha Rosnau, won the $60,000 Latner Griffin Poetry Prize. The Latner Griffin Prize…
Transport Canada cracks down on hazardous buoys in Shuswap Lake
Local government officials have removed dozens of non-compliant buoys from Shuswap Lake following public complaints.…
TRENDING NOW: Deer thinks it’s a dog
This deer is a bit confused, it thinks it's a dog. It just wants to…
RCMP delaying investigation into unit that polices B.C. resource protests: watchdog
OTTAWA – The federal agency tasked with reviewing complaints against the RCMP says the police…
Pavneet Singh is BC United’s Kelowna – Lake Country – Coldstream candidate
BC United has selected Pavneet Singh as the Kelowna – Lake Country – Coldstream candidate. …
One person dead, 63 confirmed cases in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe: PHAC
OTTAWA – The Public Health Agency of Canada says one person has died after a…
A hat worn by Napoleon sold for $2.1 million at an auction of the French emperor’s belongings
PARIS (AP) — A faded and cracked felt bicorne hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold…
Fragile Gaza truce is back on track as Egypt says it has received lists for a third exchange
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to…
Federal tax for mental health care a barrier for many Canadians: psychotherapist
The head of a group that represents psychotherapists and counsellors says Ottawa's plan to lift…
Edmunds picks the five best cars for under $30,000
Pricing for the average new car continues to rise, with the latest reports pegging the…