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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.
Vernon RCMP report fewer calls to police, more charges forwarded to prosecutors
There were fewer calls to police and more charges forwarded to prosecutors in Vernon so…
Plane crash reported in the remote outskirts of Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Mounties are investigating a report of a plane crash in the remote…
‘Crime of vengeance’: Saskatchewan RCMP say witnesses key to solving brutal slaying
Mounties suspected Tiki Laverdiere was dead before her burned, bludgeoned body was found wrapped in…
RDOS waives landfill fees for community clean-ups
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has waived tipping fees at landfills for community clean-up efforts.…
As Canada warms, infectious disease risks spread north
It was 15 years ago that Ontario student Justin Wood started feeling sick. A keen…
Experts seeing ‘more and more’ hate content created by artificial intelligence
OTTAWA – The clip is of a real historical event — a speech given by…
UN experts warn Canada lacks proper oversight, safeguards for people behind bars
OTTAWA – A panel of United Nations experts say Canada is failing to ensure equitable…
Police say two people killed in plane crash near Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Mounties say two people have died following a plane crash near Squamish,…
TRENDING NOW: Something is wrong with this Nintendo controller
Something is not quite right with this Nintendo controller, it seems to have a few…
UPDATE: Kelowna Fire Department douses auto shop fire on Kent Road
A structure fire blazed on Kent Road in Kelowna this morning, but the fire department…
Who is Buffalo Woman? Serial killer trial hears of police efforts to identify victim
WINNIPEG – In mid-March 2022, a young Indigenous woman stood outside Winnipeg's Salvation Army and…
Evacuation orders in and around Fort Nelson, B.C., lift Monday morning: mayor
FORT NELSON, B.C. – Residents of Fort Nelson, B.C. and the Fort Nelson First Nation…
New independent pet hospital opens in Kelowna
A new pet hospital has opened up in Kelowna’s South Pandosy neighbourhood. Southside Pet Hospital…
iN PHOTOS: ‘Weenie Waggle’ dog race and more at pet expo in Kelowna
Hundreds of people and their pets showed up for dog races, vendors, and family fun…
One dead in highway car crash near Kamloops
A person died in a car crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP…
Find deals around Central Okanagan today for ‘Love for Kelowna Day’
There are festivities, including a wine tasting, downtown and businesses around the city are offering…
Kelowna’s Rock the Lake schedule, lineup announced, new band added to mix
The highly-anticipated Kelowna music festival Rock the Lake has announced the schedule for the three…
TRENDING NOW: Excited donkey breaks new ball
Donkey got way too excited when its owner bought a new ball. It's unconfirmed but…
Kamloops RCMP search for man allegedly chasing children
Police are searching for a man in Kamloops who has been chasing children through a…
Tk’emlúps man charged with assault and trafficking a person
A Tk’emlúps man has been charged with several offences involving a weapon after an assault…
Fruit growers rally in Osoyoos after couple tough years
Fruit growers are rallying in Osoyoos Tuesday to raise awareness about the financial pressure on…
Kamloops, Penticton to host for 50th anniversary of BC Games
Kamloops and Penticton have been chosen as the host cities for the next two BC…
iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan
A Vernon photographer shared his favourite spots around Kamloops, Okanagan. Ryan Van Veen is an…
Kamloops RCMP search for suspect in assault and theft
Kamloops RCMP are trying to track down a woman who is a suspect in an…