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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.
Temporary emergency room closure at South Okanagan General Hospital
The emergency department will be temporarily closed at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver tomorrow.…
B.C. police announce dismantling of drug-making and distribution ring with 8 arrests
SURREY, B.C. – Police in British Columbia say they have dismantled a "significant, sophisticated" criminal…
Eby ‘profoundly worried’ about B.C. fire season as billions prepped for contingencies
VANCOUVER – Premier David Eby says he is "profoundly worried" about the potentially "terrible" wildfire…
TRU announces advocate for Indigenous education as new chancellor
Thompson Rivers University has appointed DeDe DeRose as its new chancellor. DeRose was B.C.’s first…
Apple device feature triggers false emergency alarms around Revelstoke
Revelstoke Search and Rescue has recently gone to three false alarms because of a feature…
Dreaming of summer peaches? Some gardening tips for growing a peach tree in many climates
I planted my first peach tree last June, five months before Pantone named Peach Fuzz…
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play
TORONTO – Eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser wants the Elmo stuffed toy sitting on a stool across…
Edmunds: Five things you need to know before buying a used EV
Buying any car is complicated. Want to make it even more complicated? Consider buying a…
TRENDING NOW: Fish attacks reporter
This reporter must have drawn the short straw for story assignments that day. During a…
This is the time to brag: Experts weigh in on how to successfully negotiate a raise
When asking for a raise, it’s tempting to acknowledge the elephant in the room —…
How do whales sing? Lab experiments suggest their voice boxes have a unique feature
LONDON (AP) — Whales sing loud enough that their songs travel through the ocean, but…
$155,000 raised by march for Kelowna’s homeless
Hundreds of people walked to raise money for Kelowna’s homeless yesterday at an annual fundraiser.…
Free IVF in British Columbia will ‘save marriages,’ says father of two
VANCOUVER – Liam Iliffe says he was almost brought to tears when he heard British…
Vancouver firefighter recovering abroad after losing leg to ‘flesh-eating’ infection
VANCOUVER – An assistant fire chief with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is recovering in a…
Online safety a key part of Ottawa’s new gender plan — and to world peace, says envoy
OTTAWA – Authoritarian countries are leveraging social media to set back progress for women worldwide,…
TRENDING NOW: Daughter helps her dad train
This father came up with a genius way to step up his boxing training. Sometimes…
Homicide investigation after shooting at a hotel in Sicamous
A man was shot and killed outside of a hotel in Sicamous on Saturday night.…
UPDATE: Missing Yukon woman last seen in Vernon located
UPDATE: Feb. 26, 2024 RCMP say a 27-year-old Yukon woman last seen in Vernon as…
Trans-Canada Highway closed between Revelstoke and Golden
Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden is closed in both directions for avalanche control today.…
Dangerous driving conditions expected on the Okanagan Connector on Sunday
Travellers should watch out for blowing snow on the Okanagan Connector on Sunday. Environment Canada…
Heavy rain warning for Fraser Valley including Hope
Travellers beware of heavy rain coming through the Fraser Valley throughout the weekend. Environment Canada…
Thousands without power in Lake Country
Thousands are without power in Lake Country this morning. There is a power outage affecting…
Heavy snow expected on Okanagan Connector and other highways this weekend
Significant snowfall is coming to the Okanagan Connector and other B.C. mountain passes potentially creating…
Kelowna man wins $160,000 on Lotto 6/49
The morning started out normally for a Kelowna man with a cup of coffee in…