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.
Penticton brewery proves sustainability is profitable
“We set out to prove that bold climate action and business success can thrive together.”
Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
“I don't know if you've heard nothing good happens past midnight. It kind of rings true."
Support for B.C. wineries following last year’s freeze extended another year
Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is…
New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre in Penticton with a new canning line.
iN NUMBERS: What does Made in BC or Canada actually mean?
Just because something says Made in Canada or Made in B.C. doesn’t mean parts of it don’t come from the U.S. or other countries.
Okanagan stone fruit looking good for the first time in years
Don’t jinx it, but a farm in West Kelowna is seeing loads of stone fruit…
iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
iN NUMBERS: How Kamloops, Okanagan took on the housing crisis in 2024
Some figures are worth bragging about while others, not so much.
First stand-alone Taco Bell in BC opens in Vernon
Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a much needed late night burrito after an…
Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips;…
MATCHMAKING SERVICE: Young Agrarians hook up wannabe farmers with land in Okanagan
An organization that matches young, aspiring farmers to landholders has noticed fewer people are investing…
Destruction of grape crop means a pivot for Okanagan Wine Festival
Okanagan Wine Festival is going to be a bit different this year due to the…
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…
Kelowna Ribfest continues today
Today is the last day to check out Kelowna’s Ribfest in City Park. The festival…
$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…