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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.
Thousands of trees will be felled in Vancouver’s Stanley Park due to moth infestation
VANCOUVER – The quiet of Stanley Park’s forests has been splintered as chainsaws roar in…
Is it normal or a problem if your evergreens are browning? How to know whether they need help
Are your evergreens turning yellow or brown? The symptoms could indicate a problem, but chances…
Some facts about CSIS, Canada’s spy agency, amid claims of sexual assault, harassment
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it's conducting a workplace assessment of its British Columbia…
Holiday markets in full swing in downtown Kelowna today
Two big holiday markets are bustling today, Dec. 2., in downtown Kelowna. Hundreds flocked downtown…
Amid housing crisis, decrepit N.L. jail seen as preferable to living on the street
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Michael Keough has to pause in the middle of his phone…
TRENDING NOW: Toddler finds feeding the dog hysterical
This kid has discovered how to get out of eating his vegetables. His laughter is…
How a swordsman is keeping historic martial arts alive in the Okanagan
If you are looking for a new hobby, workout, or historic education, you could pick…
Father, 13-year-old son, victims in Richmond, B.C. double homicide, investigators say
RICHMOND, B.C. – British Columbia's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a 13-year-old boy and his…
Snowfall alerts for Coquihalla and Trans-Canada highways
A snowfall alert has been issued today, Dec. 3. Heavy snow is expected to continue…
As Airbnb falters, hostels seek to compete
Once a niche market for frugal, globetrotting young people, hostels are becoming a popular form…
Bereavement fares worth looking into but do your research before booking: experts
When Cathy Olliffe-Webster's 90-year-old mother-in-law died suddenly last year, her family had to make the…
The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox
When consumers think about ways to reduce their carbon footprint, lowering their car usage, eating…
A yoga leader promised followers enlightenment. But he’s now accused of sexual abuse
PARIS (AP) — To his followers, he was “Grieg,” their guide through tantra yoga toward…
Edmunds tests the best automotive hands-free driving systems
While fully automated vehicles are still a ways off, the stepping stone of hands-free driving…
B.C. Highway Patrol kicked off its counter impaired driving initiative last night
Last night, Dec. 2, was the beginning of B.C. Highway Patrol’s counter impaired driving initiative,…
Public Health investigates one person dead, and 66 confirmed cases of salmonella linked to cantaloupes
The Public Health Agency of Canada is continuing to investigate the salmonella outbreak caused by…
Conspiracy theories are popular in Canada, especially among conservatives: poll
OTTAWA – The Earth is flat. We have been secretly contacted by intelligent beings from…
Atmospheric river storm to bring heavy rain to southern B.C., Environment Canada says
VICTORIA – Environment Canada says a heavy rain storm it's calling an atmospheric river is…
TRENDING NOW: Man tries out his doll voice
This little girl informs Isaiah that he isn't doing the doll's voice right. He knew…
Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97A closed near Salmon Arm
There have been two "vehicle incidents" closing the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97 A near…
RCMP seek help to solve Penticton community centre break-in
The Penticton RCMP continues to investigate a break-in at the community centre on the weekend.…
Quebec man dies snowmobiling near Revelstoke on weekend
A Quebec man died will snowmobiling in the Revelstoke area this past weekend. RCMP in…
TRENDING NOW: This kid has life figured out
This kid is living the dream in his own bachelor pad. It just happens to…
Two dead in head-on crash with commercial truck north of Barriere
Two people were killed when a commercial truck drove into oncoming traffic on Highway 5…