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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.
Dead woman found on beach in downtown Kelowna
A woman was found dead on the shore of Okanagan Lake at Waterfront Park in…
City of Kelowna officially takes over water utility; promises better service
The City of Kelowna has taken the next step in its campaign to unify water…
225 vehicles impounded for speeding in Kelowna so far this year
BC Highway Patrol have impounded more than 225 vehicles for speeding in the Kelowna area…
TRENDING NOW: Grizzly bear joins in on social media dance trend
A trend has been going around on social media where people dance next to a…
In a smoky long house, Indigenous leader seeks First Nations unity to save salmon
VICTORIA – A beam of sunlight poked through the log beam roof of Victoria's Mungo…
Suspicious cedar fire spread to duplex in Kelowna yesterday
A suspicious cedar fire that extended into a nearby building in Kelowna yesterday. Kelowna Fire…
B.C. launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has filed a class-action lawsuit against manufacturers of so-called…
Sicamous calls for meeting to address violent crime following death of 66-year-old woman
The District of Sicamous is calling for a meeting with provincial officials to address violent…
‘Build relationships on both sides’: Provinces make push ahead of U.S. election
WASHINGTON – Provinces are reaching out to Democrats and Republicans alike to make their case…
Edmonton Oilers on the brink of a Stanley Cup win after improbable comeback
EDMONTON – A storybook Stanley Cup win is there for the Edmonton Oilers. A win…
TRENDING NOW: Russian nesting duck prank
A wholesome, yet devious prank with ducks made like Russian nesting doll. Whoever thought of…
Eby’s baby countdown brings B.C. election campaigning forward
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's election is four months away, but Premier David Eby staged a…
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampment in Montreal’s Victoria Square
MONTREAL – A new pro-Palestinian encampment has popped up in downtown Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough. Members…
Economists say BoC could cut interest rates again in July if inflation keeps cooling
OTTAWA – Economists are forecasting inflation slowed further in May, which would be welcome progress…
Thousands of racers take to the water as part of Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival
VANCOUVER – Racers took to the water for what organizers say is North America’s largest…
Sporting sequins and silver, Mama Stanley becomes an Edmonton celebrity for playoffs
Edmonton Oilers fans crowd around Mary Loewen in a plaza outside the team's home arena…
Quebec’s Port-Cartier maximum security prison evacuated as wildfire burns
Correctional Service Canada says the maximum-security prison in Port-Cartier, Que. has been evacuated due to…
iN PHOTOS: Fans, artists, and collectors packed Kelowna Comic-Con
Kelowna’s annual Comic-Con was packed this weekend and featured extravagant costumes, local artists, and even…
Organizer cancels Montreal Canada Day parade, citing red tape, politics
MONTREAL – The organizer of Montreal's Canada Day parade has cancelled this year's event and…
TRENDING NOW: Panda loves on cub after reunion
This panda is reunited with her baby and shows it all kinds of love and…
Eyes pinned to Toronto byelection as safe Liberal seat teeters under Trudeau
Leslie Church seemed to know exactly what was coming as she sat down for an…
Kelowna forest clean up group removed 200K pounds of trash this year, launches new pollution reporting app
The Okanagan Forest Task Force made several announcements at a clean up event in Lake…
Kelowna RCMP share few details about woman found dead on downtown beach
Kelowna RCMP have provided an update on its investigation into the woman found dead on…
$55 million centre for food, wine and tourism coming to Okanagan College
A new centre to research food, beverages and tourism, and train people for in-demand jobs…