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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.
Gun-control group fears Liberals have ‘abandoned’ efforts on assault-style firearms
OTTAWA – A prominent gun-control group fears the Liberal government has abandoned its commitment to…
From a media perspective, it was a tale of two Trump speeches – and long enough for both
From a media perspective, Donald Trump failed to stick the landing at the Republican convention…
A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries
I’ve been growing dwarf blueberries for three years, and my plants are covered in green…
Meet the captain of Okanagan Lake’s ice cream boat
Ryan Upsdell is the captain of Kelowna’s first ice cream boat called the Purple Penguin.…
BC invests $7 million into mass timber industry in Okanagan
A provincial government investment in the timber industry is bringing some jobs back to to…
TRENDING NOW: Pig gets a back massage at the beach
Who knew a pig could be the subject of envy. This swine has it made;…
Israeli military says it has struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The Israeli army said Saturday it has struck several Houthi targets…
‘Back to Saskatch’: Taylor Swift fans woo pop star to come back to province
REGINA – Megan Weiland has made a friendship bracelet for every Taylor Swift album. The…
Small fashion houses sowing sustainability with sewing pattern releases
When Michelle Larsen started her fashion brand, she planned on making each item herself, with…
Don’t work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment
There's a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or…
Mara Mountain wildfire growing away from Sicamous
BC Wildfire Service members are continuing to tackle the wildfire on Mara Mountain as it…
TRENDING NOW: Kitten picks his own name
This is a brilliant way to make sure your cat likes their name. Next time…
U.S. President Joe Biden steps aside as Democratic candidate, ending re-election bid
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Joe Biden has been a partner to Canadians…
iN PHOTOS: Euro car show in Kelowna raises money for charity
Euro car owners from around the continent came to Kelowna for a weekend long car…
Pickup truck struck and seriously injured young pedestrian in Vernon
A pickup truck struck a young pedestrian in Vernon Saturday and left them with life-threatening…
Garage fire in Kelowna doused; no one hurt
A garage was engulfed in flames in Kelowna yesterday, but firefighters were able to contain…
Schedule released for chance to see NHL prospects in Penticton’s Young Stars Classic
The puck drops in September for the Young Stars Classic hockey tournament in Penticton and…
Coroner’s inquest to be held into death of man in Kamloops RCMP custody
BC Coroners Service is holding an inquest into the death of a man in Kamloops…
TRENDING NOW: Baby flamingo flamenco dancing
This baby flamingo is so excited about everything that it won't stop dancing. Learning how…
Chinese Canadian commandos who trained in Okanagan remembered 80 years later
During the Second World War there were 13 Chinese Canadians who volunteered for the extraordinarily…
Penticton grass fire highly visible as crews work to put it out
Smoke and flames are visible west of downtown Penticton and firefighters are on the scene.…
Daily WestJet flights from Kelowna to Seattle start this winter
WestJet has announced it will be offering flights from Kelowna to Seattle every day starting…
Kelowna unseated as Canada’s crime capital; Kamloops takes over
Kelowna is no longer the crime capital of Canada after a measurable decrease in crime,…
TRENDING NOW: Prairie dogs will steal your lunch
These kids earnestly wanted to befriend this prairie dog. The kids were playing checkers while…