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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.
TRENDING NOW: How many cats does it take to fix a lightbulb
Get this cat some union representation.
Masculinity the focus of upcoming debate at UBCO
Whether or not there’s a masculinity crisis is the question at the centre of a…
TRENDING NOW: Parenting hack to keep kids off the iPad
Who knew making the password "1121" would be so clever.
Rent stays flat in Kamloops, drops significantly in Kelowna
iNhome
“The latest rent declines have coincided with record high apartment completions, population decreases for non-permanent residents, and a weakening job market.”
TRENDING NOW: Cow studies up
Do you think she'll let me borrow her notes?
TRENDING NOW: Drive, grandpa, drive!
A pick up truck on fire isn't the sort of thing that makes a fun family outing, and the kid in the back seat knows it.
Kelowna cops crackdown on crime in Rutland
Kelowna RCMP have been directing its attention towards Rutland, seizing drugs and making arrests. The…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians making tough financial choices
Financial consulting firm MNP released the results of its quarterly survey to see how folks are feeling these days and to no great surprise a lot of people are struggling.
Interior Health makes interim CEO permanent following a period of controversy
“This is a crucial opportunity for a system reset."
The fight against Kelowna’s plan to spend $135M on two kilometres of road
iNwheels
“If you sit down and do the math... this two kilometre segment of road will only save drivers 20 to 90 seconds.”
Okanagan MLA’s controversial anti-trans youth bill voted down in leg
Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong tabled a bill restricting transgender youth and it was voted…
Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren’t dominating the black market
iN420
“The black market's never going to go away but I think there's a way where the government can still make money without gouging the producers.”
BCGEU strike highlights the struggle for Okanagan pot shops
The BC General Employees Union strike continues and with BC Liquor Distribution Branch workers on…
Kelowna council shoots down request for religious tax exemption reform
“In my opinion, it's a small price to pay for the many thousands of volunteers and people in our community that are doing all kinds of good work. I like the policy as it is, but probably, in perhaps a future term, it might be worth going back and revisiting it.”
UPDATE: Transit bus and fuel truck involved in fatal collision in Kamloops
The bus wasn't in service at the time of the crash so there weren't any passengers on board.
Protest against BC Transit fare hikes set for Kelowna
"I have friends who are all low income, disabled, who are being really badly affected by this.”
Vernon man found unconscious, injured on Commonage Road
The RCMP is trying to find out what happened to the man and hope the public can help.
Kamloops woman arrested after stolen vehicle crashes
"There were no injuries as a result of this incident.”
$1.2 M dog park in downtown Kelowna officially opens next week
The City of Kelowna spent $1.2 million on a dog park and it’s having a…
TRENDING NOW: Puppy helps make pasta
Making pasta at home is a wonderful way to bond with your loved ones on…
TRENDING NOW: Fishing for raccoons
Most people go fishing for, you know, fish. Not this person. This person is fishing…
TRENDING NOW: Dogs get ready for Halloween early
These two look tricky so you better get them a treat. Halloween is still a…
iN NUMBERS: The vision for the future of ski resorts in Okanagan, Kamloops
To get you hyped up for winter here are some stats on the long-term dreams for some of the most popular ski resorts in our region.
Kamloops resident with life-threatening injuries after ‘senseless attack’
“This incident was a senseless attack.”