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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.
Natural gas powered transport truck hauling lumber through Okanagan
Kelowna based freight management company Nortran has a new heavy-duty natural gas powered truck.
Cancer patients in Kelowna can participate in new trial to reduce treatment strain
Doctors in B.C. are working on a new cancer treatment method and patients in Kelowna…
Low-flying helicopters in Okanagan, Kamloops using lasers to search for gas leaks
Don’t worry they aren’t giant beams like in science fiction it’s a system called LiDAR.
Hunt is on for suspect in West Kelowna motel arson
“We take these matters very seriously and are actively working to identify the individual responsible.”
Air quality warning for Okanagan, Shuswap due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement warning wildfire smoke is going to impact parts of the southern Interior over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Someone in B.C. has a $31 million winning lottery ticket
The odds of winning Lotto Max are 1 in 33,294,800 per $5 play.
One arrest after stabbing on Kamloops’ North Shore
“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident and who has not yet spoken with investigators to please come forward.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbia’s health-care worker shortage
Doctor shortages have been making headlines around the province, especially in Kelowna with the recent…
Support for B.C. wineries following last year’s freeze extended another year
iNwine
Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is…
Invasive mussels intercepted on the way to Okanagan prompts petition
“If you drink water, pay taxes, enjoy the beach, or fishing, you should be concerned about invasive mussels."
Investigators looking for tips on anniversary of unsolved North Okanagan homicide
“Our investigation is on-going, and we are needing the public’s help to solve this homicide."
Penticton still addressing Fairview encampment months after it was ‘decamped’
They announced action in June, but it's not working, creating "safety risks," the city says.
iN NUMBERS: Tallest buildings in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNhome
In case you’re wondering which building is the condo king of Thompson-Okanagan and how far off the runner-ups are, we found out for you.
TRENDING NOW: Ferret escapes avalanche
In a death defying stunt this ferret dodges an avalanche of plastic balls. Look at…
TRENDING NOW: Always guard your belly button
This is why when you perform a concert you should wear a shirt. The audience…