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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.
Astronaut headed to the moon says Canada needs more visionaries
OTTAWA – You're in a Florida beach house. You're under quarantine. And you're saying your…
Erratic weather fueled by climate change will worsen locust outbreaks, study finds
Extreme wind and rain may lead to bigger and worse desert locust outbreaks, with human-caused…
Researchers investigate theory linking severe menopausal symptoms to dementia
CALGARY – A University of Calgary study is looking into whether severe symptoms of menopause…
Are these groundcovers tough enough for lawns and gardens in dry climes?
Growing a lush lawn in the desert can feel like a losing battle. With the…
A Black author takes a new look at Georgia’s white founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Thurmond thought he was reading familiar history at the burial…
Ski bikes are all the rage, but not at Kamloops, Okanagan resorts
Ski bikes are a unique way to hit the slopes that are becoming more popular…
Murder investigation leads to charges and an arrest in Kelowna
The Vancouver Police Department arrested a murder suspect in Kelowna on Friday. Police arrested and…
Train crash near Revelstoke along Highway 1
There was a train crash east of Revelstoke on Friday night. Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services…
TRENDING NOW: Wide receiver disguised as a little retriever
These two played a very surprising and impressive round of catch. The expressions on both…
Train locomotives derail near Revelstoke, B.C., two injured, cleanup underway
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – Two railway crew members were sent to hospital after multiple locomotives derailed…
Homeless N.L. man lives on $175 a month. Federal housing monitor says it’s not enough
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – People on government income support programs are increasingly ending up in…
Investing 101: The basics of getting your money to grow
The world of investing can be intimidating to Canadians who have limited knowledge on the…
Seniors lose thousands in three ‘grandparent’ scams in one day in Port Moody, B.C.
PORT MOODY, B.C. – Police in Port Moody, B.C., say three separate seniors were targeted…
Farmers in South Okanagan disheartened by a string of thefts
There has been a recent series of farm equipment thefts around Osoyoos. Thieves have stolen…
WWII Monuments Men weren’t all men. The female members finally move into the spotlight
DALLAS (AP) — After World War II, the U.S. Army’s art experts set out to…
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 Toyota Tacoma
Having undergone a complete redesign last year, the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado proves how transformative the…
TSB investigators deploy to freight train derailment Saturday near Field, B.C.
FIELD, B.C. – Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada were deployed Saturday to…
Southern Israel was filled with blood and death. Brilliant red wildflowers now bloom among the ashes
REIM, Southern Israel (AP) — Each year as spring approaches, wildflowers erupt across Israel, a…
Two structure fires in Vernon on Saturday
Two structure fires were safely extinguished in Vernon yesterday. Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to…
TRENDING NOW: Cat burglar in the cupboard
This sneaky cat planned an ambitious heist, but the execution was flawed. In an adorable…
Economists expect inflation eased in January, but housing still ‘thorn’ in BoC’s side
OTTAWA – As the Bank of Canada waits for the right moment to start cutting…
When cutting expenses isn’t enough: Experts weigh in on how to increase your income
TORONTO – As many Canadians try to squeeze every last dollar out of their budget…
Beyond the shelf: How grocers decide what gets donated and what gets dumped
TORONTO – On a cool-but-sunny February day in Toronto’s west end, a temperature-controlled truck pulls…
Racism and cultural beliefs can affect organ donations in some communities: doctors
VANCOUVER – A kidney-shaped cake will likely be on the menufor Reema Garcha and her…