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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.
Firefighters put out shed fire in West Kelowna last night
Around 6 p.m. yesterday, Dec. 9, West Kelowna Fire Rescue safely put out a shed…
B.C. announces three year plan to combat gender-based violence
The provincial government has announced its three year plan for the safety and support of…
Here are the 2024 Okanagan Housing Award finalists
The finalists for the 2024 Okanagan Housing Awards have been announced. The Canadian Home Builders’…
BC United announces Jackie Lee as Richmond-Steveston candidate
BC United has announced Jackie Lee will be the party's candidate for Richmond-Steveston for the…
TRENDING NOW: Bear shows how to build a tiny home
This seems up to code. Kelowna might want to consider this guy to work on…
Country music icon Clint Black adds Okanagan to world tour
Clint Black has announced Canadian dates for his world tour, including a stop in Penticton.…
Grand Forks woman killed in collision on Highway 3 in Boundary region
A 62-year-old woman from Grand Forks was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 3…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man located safe and sound
UPDATE: Dec. 12, 2023 RCMP say a missing 20-year-old Kamloops man has been found, and…
Union accuses Sephora of unfair labour practices at Kamloops location
The United Food and Commercial Workers union is taking another step towards better working conditions…
TRENDING NOW: The new Totoya pickup
This guy was polishing the tailgate of his new pickup when his friend noticed something…
Three Vernon suspects nabbed for numerous break-ins and thefts
Vernon RCMP arrested three suspects who turned out to be connected to multiple of property…
BC family denied apartment set to make case at human rights tribunal
A family of four in BC was denied tenancy in a two-bedroom apartment allegedly because…
Assault charge over car-swerving incident at Gaza protest near B.C. legislature
VICTORIA – A man who allegedly accelerated his car toward a pro-Palestinian protester near the…
Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there’s hope
TORONTO – Four years ago, Sonja Mally was a busy tattoo artist witha photographic memory…
AI-generated hoaxes pose a ‘persistent threat’ to public safety: intel analysis
OTTAWA – Violent extremists who lack the means to carry out an attack in Canada…
Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me – with some caveats
LOS ANGELES (AP) — M-I-C-K-E-Y will soon belong to you and me. With several asterisks,…
Six deaths now reported in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak
OTTAWA – Six people have now died in a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and…
Here today, gone tomorrow: How NHL relationships change after a firing
Connor McDavid has played for five coaches in his nine NHL seasons. He's watched four…
Depressed or anxious about finances amid inflation and rising rates? You’re not alone
As rent, mortgage payments, grocery bills and the cost of just about everything else rises,…
TRENDING NOW: Sheep versus bucket
A sheep squares off with its arch-nemesis: the bucket. It's currently bucket: 1, sheep: 0,…
Study says buffers, fire resistant materials could slash wildfire risks to residences
HALIFAX – A new study says Canadian homeowners and communities can slash wildfire risks to…
In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness
A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear…
Why ditching fast fashion never goes out of style, and can save money in the long run
Danielle Cosentino used to give bags of unwanted clothes to her cousin every year. While…
‘Outrageous’: Threats to Ibrahim Ali’s lawyers spur court safety concerns in B.C.
VANCOUVER – The voice mail threatens to knock lawyer Kevin McCullough's teeth out, and as…