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Jesse Tomas
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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.
The fight against Kelowna’s plan to spend $135M on two kilometres of road
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“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
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“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.”
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.”
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.
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.
TRENDING NOW: Puppy helps make pasta
Making pasta at home is a wonderful way to bond with your loved ones on…
BCGEU strike highlights the struggle for Okanagan pot shops
The BC General Employees Union strike continues and with BC Liquor Distribution Branch workers 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…
$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…
Kamloops woman arrested after stolen vehicle crashes
"There were no injuries as a result of this incident.”
iN NUMBERS: Warmest September on record for Okanagan, Kamloops
It was a record setting September for warm temperatures in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Kamloops resident with life-threatening injuries after ‘senseless attack’
“This incident was a senseless attack.”