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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.
Wildfire that triggered evacuation of Fort Nelson, B.C. caused by downed tree: mayor
FORT NELSON, B.C. – The mayor of a northeastern British Columbia municipality says a tree…
TRENDING NOW: One of these ducks is not like the others
This duck's walk is a cross between a runway model and Jack Sparrow from "Pirate…
iN PHOTOS: Northern lights swept through Kamloops, Okanagan last night
Northern lights were visible in Kamloops, Okanagan last night because of a rare storm. The…
Two out of control wildfires near Merritt under 10 hectares
There are two out of control wildfires near Merritt, but there are no evacuation alerts…
Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The World Video Game Hall of Fame inducted its 10th class…
Police crackdown on Gaza protest encampments on campus sparks outcry
Edmonton police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Alberta's campus on Saturday, prompting…
RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians
OTTAWA – RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting…
One dead after an altercation in Penticton
A person died after an altercation in Penticton early this morning. Penticton RCMP were called…
Vehicle fire closes Okanagan Connector near Peachland
Highway 97C is currently closed in both directions near Peachland. The highway is closed in…
Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort
ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island…
Kelowna man died during Vernon pickleball tournament
A Kelowna man died suddenly at a pickleball tournament in Vernon yesterday. The 49-year-old man…
Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings
OTTAWA – From the crest of a small hill less than an hour's drive from…
Wildfires rage on across Western Canada as B.C. town braces for return of high winds
The northeast British Columbia municipality where thousands have evacuated due to a nearby wildfire is…
Community mourns thousands of fish lost as B.C. drought risk looms again
DUNCAN, B.C. – Images of steelhead and trout flicker over long sheets of paper, brought…
TRENDING NOW: Googly eyes bread dog
This dog has incredible self-control to not free itself from this bread prison and snag…
Okanagan a hotspot for illegal tobacco. Here’s how a tobacco company wants to combat it
Illegal tobacco is prevalent across Canada, and especially in the Okanagan. Experts on the topic…
$11 million commercial property for sale near downtown Kelowna
A commercial property in the heart of Kelowna has gone up for sale for $11,760,000.…
Kamloops hosting 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
The 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is going to take place in Kamloops. The City…
$2 million for new school-based daycare slots in Penticton
There are new childcare spaces at a daycare on elementary school grounds in Penticton. The…
Pro-Palestine activists set up camp at UBCO
A pro-Palestine group has set up an encampment at the University of British Columbia Okanagan…
TRENDING NOW: Monkeys jumping in a pool
There are some unexpected guests at this pool party. You've heard of the five monkeys…
Plan in the works for 652-acre neighbourhood in Kelowna’s north-end
Developers have begun a masterplan for the development of 652 acres of McKinley Beach’s hillside…
Kamloops man accused of assaulting police officer arrested after chase
A Kamloops man has been charged with assaulting a police officer and driving offences after…
UPDATE: Police reopen Highway 97 northbound at Edwards Road
Kelowna RCMP are asking drivers to avoid Highway 97 at Edwards Road after a two…