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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.
Police find stolen mail after raids in Summerland
Summerland RCMP found stolen mail and a rifle when officers raided two homes earlier this…
Lose some cash? Penticton RCMP may have it
Someone turned in a large amount of cash to Penticton RCMP, and police are searching…
TRENDING NOW: Some pets enjoy bath time more than others
Some look forward to a soothing and relaxing bath, and some don't. These fluffy fellas…
Kamloops woman crashed into a police car with stolen vehicle
A Kamloops woman allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a cop car while attempting to…
Pets are now considered family under BC law
BC family law now considers pets as family members rather than an assets. The province…
Missing homeless man found dead in Kelowna
Kelowna RCMP have found the body of a 38-year-old homeless man who went missing last…
Overwhelming majority of drivers in Southern Interior use winter tires: survey
Most drivers in Southern Interior use winter tires, according to an ICBC survey. The poll…
Winter weather continues to grip Canada, with persistently frigid temps in the West
Much of Canada's West Coast remained locked in the grip of a bitter cold snap…
TRENDING NOW: Kevin the bird has something to say about his diet
This bird has thoughts and feelings and knows how to express them. Kevin the bird…
‘Peach Fuzz’ has been dubbed the color of the year. What does that have to do with your garden?
With a new year comes new trends, and the 2024 Pantone color of the year,…
Vancouver festival drops play ‘The Runner’ over Gaza tension, in second cancellation
VANCOUVER – Organizers of a performing arts festival in Vancouver have cancelled a play that…
Rise in fishing-related shark deaths worldwide despite more anti-finning laws: study
MONTREAL – Shark deaths due to fishing have increased in recent years despite an international…
Record cold in Western Canada triggers havoc across B.C., Alberta
The extreme cold in Western Canada has delayed air travel, set off traffic chaos in…
Bystanders help rescue people who fell through the ice on Okanagan Lake
Bystanders helped rescue two people and their dog who fell through the ice on Okanagan…
B.C. civil forfeiture law will be put to ‘reasonable limits’ Charter test
VANCOUVER – In July 2019, Vancouver police announced they had dismantled a multimillion-dollar drug operation…
TRENDING NOW: Possum rudely awoken from a nap
This possum was just trying to get some well deserved shut-eye. It looked so comfortable…
Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces
VANCOUVER – A multimillion-dollar settlement proposed by Meta sends a message to other companies about…
Edmunds compares the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV and 2024 Tesla Model Y
The new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is one of the most intriguing electric vehicle debuts…
As a new generation rises, tension between free speech and inclusivity on college campuses simmers
Generations of Americans have held firm to a version of free speech that makes room…
Five more Indigenous justice centres expand culturally safe support in B.C.: Eby
VANCOUVER – British Columbia must do things differently to break the cycle where Indigenous people…
For 2024, some simple lifestyle changes can improve your little piece of the planet
NEW YORK (AP) — The fight against climate change requires the mass cooperation of industries,…
Extreme cold warnings persist in Prairies and B.C., as storms hit Eastern Canada
Weather warnings cover much of Canada this weekend, from arctic air flowing along British Columbia's…
TRENDING NOW: Hedgehog has an offer you can’t refuse
Check out this adorably menacing hedgehog. You can tell by his hat he's at the…
Penticton invites skiers and snowboarders to Throwdown Rail Jam
Penticton is inviting expert skiers and snowboarders to compete in the new Downtown Throwdown Rail…