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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.
Precious water: As more of the world thirsts, luxury water becoming fashionable among the elite
SAMTSE, Bhutan (AP) — Monsoon rains have finally passed and floods blocking the lone dirt…
Edmunds picks the five best cars for under $30,000
Pricing for the average new car continues to rise, with the latest reports pegging the…
Federal tax for mental health care a barrier for many Canadians: psychotherapist
The head of a group that represents psychotherapists and counsellors says Ottawa's plan to lift…
A hat worn by Napoleon sold for $2.1 million at an auction of the French emperor’s belongings
PARIS (AP) — A faded and cracked felt bicorne hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold…
Fragile Gaza truce is back on track as Egypt says it has received lists for a third exchange
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to…
One person dead, 63 confirmed cases in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe: PHAC
OTTAWA – The Public Health Agency of Canada says one person has died after a…
Pavneet Singh is BC United’s Kelowna – Lake Country – Coldstream candidate
BC United has selected Pavneet Singh as the Kelowna – Lake Country – Coldstream candidate. …
RCMP delaying investigation into unit that polices B.C. resource protests: watchdog
OTTAWA – The federal agency tasked with reviewing complaints against the RCMP says the police…
Palestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in wartime prisoner swap
BEITUNIA, West Bank (AP) — Over three dozen Palestinian prisoners returned home to a hero's…
TRENDING NOW: Deer thinks it’s a dog
This deer is a bit confused, it thinks it's a dog. It just wants to…
Transport Canada cracks down on hazardous buoys in Shuswap Lake
Local government officials have removed dozens of non-compliant buoys from Shuswap Lake following public complaints.…
Coldstream poet wins $60k prize
Coldstream local, Laisha Rosnau, won the $60,000 Latner Griffin Poetry Prize. The Latner Griffin Prize…
Massive increases coming to taxes, utilities fees in Osoyoos
Osoyoos pushed its infrastructure to the limit, and now taxpayers are paying the price. The…
Mastermind Toys granted creditor protection, wants permission to close some stores
TORONTO – Toy store Mastermind GP Inc. says it has obtained an initial order for…
How a massive all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple ended up on Hawaii’s lush Kauai Island
KAPAA, Hawaii (AP) — It is the only all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple in the West…
Not just kid play: Toy companies aim more products at older adults
NEW YORK (AP) — Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new…
A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners
The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the…
Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to refinery strike
VANCOUVER – Rogers Sugar Inc. says it has asked for mediation to help bring an…
Union says deal for Vancouver police would make them highest-paid officers in Canada
VANCOUVER – A new tentative agreement that would make Vancouver's police officers the highest paid…
TRENDING NOW: Dog picks up work as an Uber driver
This four-legged friend seems like a safe and cautious driver. If he was my driver…
Joint police initiative targets drug dealers in Kamloops
Police have made several arrests and seized weapons, drugs and cash as part of an…
Majority of BC residents agree residential speed limit should be 30 km/h: poll
More than 60 per cent of British Columbians surveyed want to see residential speed limits…
Semi driver in Kamloops has truck impounded for not providing breath sample
A transport truck driver in Kamloops had his truck impounded as RCMP conduct an impaired…
TRENDING NOW: The fluffiest Jiu Jitsu competitor you’ve ever seen
A good boy tried to save his friend during a Jiu Jitsu tournament. The athlete…