Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
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.
CP NewsAlert: Water flowing over site of B.C. landslide that dammed Chilcotin River
The Tsilhqot'in National Government says water has begun flowing overtop the landslide that dammed British…
Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the…
Hundreds gather at Somalia beach to condemn attack that killed 37 and demand stronger security
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Hundreds gathered Monday at a Somalia beach hotel, the site of…
Canada finishes fourth in women’s 3×3 basketball after bronze-medal loss to the U.S.
PARIS – Losing their bronze-medal game left Katherine Plouffe and her teammates awash in emotion…
TRENDING NOW: Beaver builds an excellent dam in this hallway
If you have ever been concerned about flooding in your home, just get a pet…
Trudeau meets officials, evacuees following Jasper wildfire
HINTON, Alta. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Hinton, Alta., to get a briefing on…
Falkland veteran and author receives provincial Medal of Good Citizenship
The province is awarding 18 people with the Medal of Good Citizenship, including a veteran…
Shootout between suspect and Montreal police leaves three people seriously injured
MONTREAL – Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a shootout between a suspect and Montreal…
Thousands storm fences at free weekend Billy Talent concert in Port Colborne, Ont.
PORT COLBORNE, Ont. – Niagara Regional Police say several thousand people pushed through the fences…
Lululemon burglars, a truck on fire, leads to manhunt in Kamloops
Kamloops RCMP are searching for two suspects who broke into a Lululemon early this morning.…
A weekend of racing at the Penticton Speedway’s memorial event
Race car drivers in the South Okanagan are geared up for the Penticton Speedway’s annual…
Officials scramble for a solution for Okanagan farmers after BC Tree Fruits collapse
Government officials are scrambling for a solution now that Okanagan farmers need a new way…
Penticton city councillor addresses sex crime allegations against fellow councillor
A Penticton city councillor and newspaper editor was arrested on Thursday for decades-old sex crime…
Pickup truck crashes into Skaha Lake bridge in Penticton
A pickup truck collided with the guard rail on the Skaha Lake bridge in Penticton…
New civilian director of BC’s police watchdog from Okanagan
The new leader of BC's police watchdog hails from Merritt and the Okanagan. Attorney General…
UPDATE: Three arrested and released in Vernon homicide investigation
Police are investigating a suspicious death in Vernon as a homicide, and so far three…
RCMP say bicycle theft is down in Kelowna
Kelowna RCMP have released some data on bike theft in the city, and it showed…
B.C. Mounties looking for ‘dangerous’ man after victim set on fire
SURREY, B.C. – Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was lit on…
TRENDING NOW: Feeding a stray seal
Some neighbourhoods have stray cats and dogs. This one has a stray seal. It's nice…
‘Not forgotten’: Family, advocates reflect 10 years after death of Tina Fontaine
WINNIPEG – When Elroy Fontaine thinks about his older sister, Tina Fontaine, his mind takes…
BC Conservatives remove Kelowna-Mission candidate
The Conservative Party of BC has removed Alexandra Wright as the candidate for Kelowna-Mission. “Yesterday…
Man arrested after Langley, B.C., RCMP officer hit and injured by vehicle
LANGLEY, B.C. – Police in Langley, B.C., say a man has been arrested after one…
Jasper’s mayor says date when evacuees can return home will be announced Monday
Jasper's mayor says wildfire evacuees will learn Monday when they will be allowed to return…
Kelowna’s own ‘The Amazing Race’ inspired event this fall
A competition inspired by The Amazing Race TV show is coming to Kelowna in the…