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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.
Record-breaking ‘heat event’ expected to continue in Okanagan, Kamloops
“One of the key things with these early season heat events is we're often not really acclimatized to it.”
‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
iNwine
"It's not like we slapped it together on a weekend... this has been a lot of work.”
Central Okanagan shotgun club wants to attract young people to skeet shooting
“It's like a bunch of guys going out golfing, except it's different equipment.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians support banning crypto ATMs over links to crime
The majority of British Columbians are on board with the ban, especially since the province has already outlawed cryptocurrency mining.
What’s the deal with Kelowna’s roller disco fever
iNwheels
“It's this great feeling of freedom, just being able to cruise around on the wheels."
‘He was a warrior’: Brother of Penticton MMA fighter killed by a bear looking for answers
Hrishikesh Koloth came to Penticton from India to pursue his dream of being a professional MMA fighter, but he was killed by a bear while on the job in Saskatchewan.
iN NUMBERS: Rent prices in Kelowna and Kamloops continue to decline
iNhome
Are you, or renters, feeling any relief yet?
Revelstoke RCMP officer charged after crash with motorcycle
iNwheels
The Crown has approved a charge of driving without due care and attention.
Kelowna woman found guilty of trying to kill her cat with fentanyl
"This is a huge victory for animal welfare in Canada."
Kelowna landlords not rushing to short-term rentals just because the rules changed
iNhome
"We've even had people basically pay them to leave just because it makes financial sense to get the tenant out and they were both happy.”
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
iNwine
"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
Students make 3D printed wheelchair for Kelowna kindergartener
“The design was intentionally made to be very easy, and that allows it to be democratized widely.”
iN NUMBERS: BC NDP more popular in Southern Interior despite new BC Cons leader
Do you think B.C. needs a new centre-right party?
Okanagan, Kamloops may be in store for an early season heat wave
Temperatures should make it into the low 30s by the weekend.
Tara Armstrong recall campaign looking for more volunteers
“Right now, when people here are worried about healthcare, affordability and housing, she is choosing to focus on sowing political division and creating controversy."
TRENDING NOW: Well… that’s one way down the hill
His buddies had a good laugh.
iN NUMBERS: Cannabis sales take a dive in BC Southern Interior
iN420
Have you been smoking less cannabis?
TRENDING NOW: Proof cats don’t really need their owners
Must have been a person in a past life.
TRENDING NOW: Why you’re sitting in the waiting room for so long
These kittens will check you in.
Summer-like weather in store for Okanagan, Kamloops after showers this weekend
“Cool days and thunderstorm activity has really been what we've seen (so far) in June."
Unemployment on rise in Kelowna, Kamloops as BC youth struggle to find jobs
"My community of Kelowna has the highest unemployment rate in the country, and you can feel it as it permeates through the local economy."
Whooping cough cases rise in Interior Health as vaccine rates fall
“The most effective way to protect your family and prevent further spread of pertussis is through immunization."
Kelowna high school student wins biggest scholarship in Canada
“I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, as the scholarship will allow me to not only focus on my studies, but to also dedicate time to the things that truly matter to me."