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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.
Half of the Insane Clown Posse coming to Vernon
Joseph William Utsler, better known as Shaggy 2 Dope from Insane Clown Posse, is coming…
Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to ‘root out’ antisemitism in B.C.
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier David Eby says he heard "devastating" accounts of antisemitism from…
One Tech Tip: Change these settings on X to limit calls and hide your IP address
Elon Musk's social media platform X has made audio and video calling capabilities available to…
Climate-conscious travelers are jumpstarting Europe’s sleeper trains
After being gently rocked awake in her sleeper cabin, Sarah Marks spent the morning of…
Income flatlined? How to know when to take a risk and pursue a bigger paycheque
Allison Venditti knows how hard the "should I stay or should I go" question can…
Alcohol excise tax capped at 2 per cent for two more years, Freeland announces
TORONTO – Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government will cap the annual alcohol…
Eby downplays Danielle Smith’s concerns about diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier David Eby is downplaying concerns raised by his Alberta counterpart…
TRENDING NOW: Dogs enjoy skip rope at recess
These dogs are truly jump rope professionals, this is wildly impressive. They're hardworking students and…
How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's the Oscars' time to shine. After an abnormally packed awards…
Canadians paying billions of dollars in ‘excess’ bank fees: report
TORONTO – As the federal government pushes to reduce bank fees, a report from consultancy…
Construction underway on new pier in Summerland
The District of Summerland is building a new pier at Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach. Construction…
Do AI video-generators dream of San Pedro? Madonna among early adopters of AI’s next wave
Whenever Madonna sings the 1980s hit “La Isla Bonita” on her concert tour, moving images…
What do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing? The wild and wacky skijoring
LEADVILLE, Colo. (AP) — Nick Burri clicks into his ski bindings, squats to stretch his…
Two-time Enderby mayor representing BC United in Salmon Arm-Shuswap
BC United has announced Greg McCune as its candidate for the Salmon Arm-Shuswap riding for…
TRENDING NOW: Dog masters Jenga
Some may think you need thumbs to play Jenga, this dog proves otherwise. His focus…
Canada says it will join effort to get aid to Gaza through humanitarian sea corridor
OTTAWA – Canada will join an international effort to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza by…
iN VIDEO: Vernon historian digitizes old film reels to connect people with their past
Vernon historian Francois Arseneault digitizes and catalogues old film reels in order to preserve them,…
Vernon’s Kal Tire South arena temporarily closed
Kal Tire Place South is temporarily closed today and tomorrow for repairs. The ice chiller…
Penticton first city in BC where youth ride the bus for free
Young people can now ride BC Transit for free in Penticton. The city launched a…
TRENDING NOW: Roomba battle cats
Cry havoc, and let slip the cats of war! These cats have found themselves on…
North Okanagan elementary students join RCMP officers for road safety campaign
Some North Okanagan elementary students were helped out RCMP officers with a road safety campaign…
BC Mounties seize $150,000 in stolen Lego and Jellycats
A 46-year-old Richmond man was arrested last month after police found more than $150,000 worth…
Two arrests in Clearwater part of drugs and guns investigation
RCMP raided a home in Clearwater, north of Kamloops, and arrested two people today. The…
Tackle football for kids returning to Penticton
After a decades-long dry spell for organized football in Penticton the sport is making a…