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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.
Poverty is killing the Amazon rainforest. Treating soil and farmers better can help save what’s left
TEKOHAW, Brazil (AP) — At dawn in this small Amazonian village in Brazil's Para state,…
Unclear when Canadians still in Gaza Strip can cross into Egypt
Canadians still stuck in the war-torn Gaza Strip continue to wait their chance to cross…
Nearly two decades on, Scott Pilgrim’s fandom continues to grow
Toronto layabout Scott Pilgrim has been 23 for 19 years, but somehow, he still feels…
Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior
NEW YORK (AP) — Preston Cabral eats meat nearly every day at home, but his…
TRENDING NOW: Crab versus shadow puppet
This crab takes on its nemesis, a shadow puppet. In a tense matchup the crab…
Husky Labrador cross in northern BC horribly injured in attack by another dog
A dog with a severe leg injury was surrendered to the BC SPCA , but…
Connector partially closed near West Kelowna due to large truck fire
Highway 97C eastbound lanes are closed near West Kelowna due to a commercial truck fire.…
Man arrested in Kamloops after window smashing spree
A 38-year-old man is in custody facing a mischief charge after a spree of window…
Quebec tribunal says jail violated rights of Black man left naked in cell for hours
Quebec's human rights tribunal has found that provincial jail guards violated the rights of a…
TRENDING NOW: Monkey follows food handling procedures
This monkey takes food safety procedures very seriously. He carefully cleans his snack before enjoying…
Edmunds: The midsize trucks you need to know about for 2024
Midsize trucks are a viable option for truck shoppers looking for something that’s smaller and…
Posting about the Israel-Hamas war? What to know about your employment rights
As the Israel-Hamas war enters its second month, people in Canada and around the world…
What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus…
US childhood vaccination exemptions reach their highest level ever
NEW YORK (AP) — The proportion of U.S. kindergartners exempted from school vaccination requirements has…
‘Fought until the end’: Story of Maple Leafs great Borje Salming told in new series
TORONTO – Valter Skarsgard knew Borje Salming was a big deal. The Swedish actor, tabbed…
Volunteer group tackling largest encampment cleanup yet
The Okanagan Forest Task Force is planning to cleanup tons of garbage from a large…
For news organizations, the flood of Gaza war video is proving both illuminating and troubling
NEW YORK (AP) — A camera livestreaming the skyline of Gaza City captures streaks of…
B.C. poultry staff told to vaccinate against flu as avian strains spread among birds
VICTORIA – British Columbia's provincial health officer is urging people living or working on the…
Hundreds rally in Kelowna to call for a cease-fire in Gaza
Hundreds of people rallied outside the Kelowna courthouse yesterday to call for a cease-fire in…
‘Not holding anything back’ on residential school records, archbishop tells Senate
OTTAWA – A Catholic archdiocese that operated four Indigenous residential schools in Manitoba and Saskatchewan…
TRENDING NOW: Mighty Canadian goose versus cattle
This goose is not afraid of anyone or anything. If you have ever encountered geese…
Menopause discussions are coming into the open, with a boost from celebs
Pop culture depictions of puberty are common. TV, movies, books and music all frequently showcase…
Escaped sex offender Hopley may have changed appearance to elude capture: police
Vancouver police say escaped sex offender Randall Hopley may have changed his appearance by cutting…
Lung cancer death rates decreasing but still biggest cancer killer, report says
MaryAnn Bradley was bracing herself for a heart disease diagnosis when her cardiologist told her…