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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.
TSB investigators deploy to freight train derailment Saturday near Field, B.C.
FIELD, B.C. – Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada were deployed Saturday to…
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 Toyota Tacoma
Having undergone a complete redesign last year, the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado proves how transformative the…
Two structure fires in Vernon on Saturday
Two structure fires were safely extinguished in Vernon yesterday. Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to…
WWII Monuments Men weren’t all men. The female members finally move into the spotlight
DALLAS (AP) — After World War II, the U.S. Army’s art experts set out to…
Farmers in South Okanagan disheartened by a string of thefts
There has been a recent series of farm equipment thefts around Osoyoos. Thieves have stolen…
Seniors lose thousands in three ‘grandparent’ scams in one day in Port Moody, B.C.
PORT MOODY, B.C. – Police in Port Moody, B.C., say three separate seniors were targeted…
Investing 101: The basics of getting your money to grow
The world of investing can be intimidating to Canadians who have limited knowledge on the…
Homeless N.L. man lives on $175 a month. Federal housing monitor says it’s not enough
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – People on government income support programs are increasingly ending up in…
Train locomotives derail near Revelstoke, B.C., two injured, cleanup underway
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – Two railway crew members were sent to hospital after multiple locomotives derailed…
iN PHOTOS: Why residents of Hope fought to move its historic train station, again
After years under threat of demolition, the historic Hope Station House was moved to a…
B.C. Prosecution Service updates hate crime definitions, includes ‘hate propaganda’
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Prosecution Service has revised its hate crimes policy, expanding definitions…
TRENDING NOW: Wide receiver disguised as a little retriever
These two played a very surprising and impressive round of catch. The expressions on both…
Researchers investigate theory linking severe menopausal symptoms to dementia
CALGARY – A University of Calgary study is looking into whether severe symptoms of menopause…
Are these groundcovers tough enough for lawns and gardens in dry climes?
Growing a lush lawn in the desert can feel like a losing battle. With the…
A Black author takes a new look at Georgia’s white founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Thurmond thought he was reading familiar history at the burial…
Train crash near Revelstoke along Highway 1
There was a train crash east of Revelstoke on Friday night. Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services…
Erratic weather fueled by climate change will worsen locust outbreaks, study finds
Extreme wind and rain may lead to bigger and worse desert locust outbreaks, with human-caused…
Murder investigation leads to charges and an arrest in Kelowna
The Vancouver Police Department arrested a murder suspect in Kelowna on Friday. Police arrested and…
Astronaut headed to the moon says Canada needs more visionaries
OTTAWA – You're in a Florida beach house. You're under quarantine. And you're saying your…
Vancouver police officer is directed to remove patch with Star of David from uniform
Vancouver police say an officer has been told to remove a patch from his uniform…
Prince Harry wraps visit to B.C., promises ‘epic week’ for next year’s Invictus Games
VANCOUVER – Prince Harry told attendees gathered to mark the end of his three-day trip…
Shoppers turn to ‘imperfect produce’ as grocery prices rise
On the outskirts of Barrie, Ont., sunlight washes over the outcast cucumber and parsley stacked…
Newly announced federal funding won’t prevent the spread of invasive mussels in BC
The government’s new funding announcement does not go far enough to protect BC from invasive…
TRENDING NOW: This chicken is its own worst enemy
This chicken is doing its best impression of Robert De Niro from Taxi Driver. It's…