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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.
iN NUMBERS: Record-breaking Okanagan vineyard growing conditions in 2025
iNwine
"Our growers from the Summerland area had some of the highest yields we have seen in years across all varietals.”
Kelowna woman’s speed dating business helping people escape dating apps
iNwine
"There's just a huge, huge demand to connect in general.”
Why Kelowna’s vacancy rate doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story
iNhome
"It doesn't last for more than the moment that survey occurred."
iN NUMBERS: Many British Columbians support NHL fighting ban
To drop, or not to drop the gloves, that is the question.
How a first generation Okanagan hobby farmer is going pro
iNwine
“As a first generation farmer, I don't know what I'm doing."
Rent in Kelowna continues to fall faster than Kamloops
iNhome
While falling prices is good news there's a reason renters might not be feeling the relief.
EV owners smiling with gas prices more than $2 in Okanagan, Kamloops
iNwheels
“We got rid of our Ram truck and got an electric vehicle. It's just way more economical."
iN NUMBERS: Survey says businesses in B.C. don’t like DRIPA
Where do you land on DRIPA?
iN NUMBERS: The hot, dry April in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Step outside and you'd probably guess that May will be more of the same.
Rental incentives in Kelowna aren’t the herald of affordability
iNhome
“A lot of people are really seduced by them."
Kelowna mom’s ‘bike bus’ more than a fun way to get kids to school
iNwheels
“You have no idea how much that would warm my heart and build my soul.”
iN NUMBERS: Job search is ‘terrible’ for many in B.C.
Most people think the job market right now is "bad" or "terrible."
Kelowna puts finishing touches on preparation for return of short-term rentals
iNhome
The province allowed the city to opt-out of short-term rental restrictions as of June 1.
Expert prediction grim as gas prices hit $2 in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwheels
“My prediction is we'll be in for a summer of very high prices that will continue throughout the summer and even longer.”
Filmmakers race to make best short film in Okanagan this weekend
“It's a really good way of fine tuning your skillsets as filmmakers and just having a fun weekend to do something creative and not overthink the script."
BC Green Party tries to shut down controversial Kelowna MLA
“We must defend the integrity and trust of BC’s Legislative Assembly.”
Summer temperatures coming early for Kamloops, Okanagan
“Temperatures will potentially be peaking near the 30-degree mark."
iN NUMBERS: Penticton’s bat condo ready for roosting season
“A bat condo is a maternity ward for bats.”
BC teacher reprimanded after shouting at students for using sexist language
"Do you think women are weak? Women can be stronger than men.”
Disabled Kelowna tenant faces homelessness after tenancy branch sides with landlord
“All I've been trying to do is assert my rights as a tenant.”
iN NUMBERS: Who do voters want the BC Conservatives to be?
BC Conservatives are picking a new leader who will set the direction for the party.
What’s the deal with all the ticks this year in Okanagan, Kamloops
Hint: It has to do with the mild winter.
iN PHOTOS: Best boat names at the Kelowna Boat Show
A pleasure boat doesn't legally need a name but it's definitely an opportunity for fun.