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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.
Trans-Canada Highway closed between Revelstoke and Golden
Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden is closed in both directions for avalanche control today.…
Free IVF in British Columbia will ‘save marriages,’ says father of two
VANCOUVER – Liam Iliffe says he was almost brought to tears when he heard British…
$155,000 raised by march for Kelowna’s homeless
Hundreds of people walked to raise money for Kelowna’s homeless yesterday at an annual fundraiser.…
How do whales sing? Lab experiments suggest their voice boxes have a unique feature
LONDON (AP) — Whales sing loud enough that their songs travel through the ocean, but…
This is the time to brag: Experts weigh in on how to successfully negotiate a raise
When asking for a raise, it’s tempting to acknowledge the elephant in the room —…
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play
TORONTO – Eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser wants the Elmo stuffed toy sitting on a stool across…
TRENDING NOW: Fish attacks reporter
This reporter must have drawn the short straw for story assignments that day. During a…
Dangerous driving conditions expected on the Okanagan Connector on Sunday
Travellers should watch out for blowing snow on the Okanagan Connector on Sunday. Environment Canada…
Edmunds: Five things you need to know before buying a used EV
Buying any car is complicated. Want to make it even more complicated? Consider buying a…
Dreaming of summer peaches? Some gardening tips for growing a peach tree in many climates
I planted my first peach tree last June, five months before Pantone named Peach Fuzz…
Apple device feature triggers false emergency alarms around Revelstoke
Revelstoke Search and Rescue has recently gone to three false alarms because of a feature…
Heavy rain warning for Fraser Valley including Hope
Travellers beware of heavy rain coming through the Fraser Valley throughout the weekend. Environment Canada…
TRU announces advocate for Indigenous education as new chancellor
Thompson Rivers University has appointed DeDe DeRose as its new chancellor. DeRose was B.C.’s first…
Eby ‘profoundly worried’ about B.C. fire season as billions prepped for contingencies
VANCOUVER – Premier David Eby says he is "profoundly worried" about the potentially "terrible" wildfire…
Thousands without power in Lake Country
Thousands are without power in Lake Country this morning. There is a power outage affecting…
B.C. police announce dismantling of drug-making and distribution ring with 8 arrests
SURREY, B.C. – Police in British Columbia say they have dismantled a "significant, sophisticated" criminal…
Why Canadians see the biggest grocers as the villains of food inflation
Galen Weston may not be the president of grocery giant Loblaw anymore, but you wouldn’t…
TRENDING NOW: Dog is very serious about fire safety
This dog should be the replacement for Smokey the Bear as a fire safety mascot. …
Temporary emergency room closure at South Okanagan General Hospital
The emergency department will be temporarily closed at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver tomorrow.…
Vernon RCMP searching for wanted man with skull and neck tattoos
The Vernon RCMP is asking for the public’s help to track down a wanted man.…
Penticton chamber asks for more thought on travel bans ahead of wildfire season
Businesses in Penticton are asking the provincial government to avoid economic hardship caused by unnecessary…
BC Highway Patrol looking for witnesses to fatal crash near Kamloops
BC Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to a fatal crash on Highway 97 near…
Hold and secure at Lumby school ended without incident
A hold and secure protocol was initiated at a school in Lumby today because of…
RCMP are searching for a missing woman in Vernon
The Vernon RCMP is asking for the public’s help to find a missing woman. Tina…