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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.
Number of Canadians with disabilities doubles in 10 years, hits 8 million: StatCan
The number of Canadians with at least one disability has doubled in 10 years, a…
Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the unhoused so they’re not left behind
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Littlejohn remembers the days when lots of people had a couple…
1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says
About one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection, according to…
Taiwan-Canada ties surge as supporters tout trade, politics and shared values
VANCOUVER – Somewhere at the confluence of politics, commerce and shared values driving a recent…
Fields of anxiety: Overcoming stigma to address mental health struggles of farmers
Christi Friesen remembers her husband saying he knew that the cloud of depression over her…
TRENDING NOW: News anchor caught ‘flipping the bird’ on live TV
This BBC news anchor thought she had a bit more time before she went live. …
Drivers can expect twice weekly closures on Highway 97 near Summerland
The headaches for commuters and commercial drivers on Highway 97 near Summerland will continue twice…
North Okanagan curler to represent Canada at wheelchair world championship
A North Okanagan curler will be part of Canada’s wheelchair curling team headed to South…
Police looking for man who assaulted senior at Penticton’s Walmart over parking space
The Penticton RCMP is searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a senior in Walmart…
TRENDING NOW: Behold slam poetry cat
Cat in the Hat has some competition for the best rhyming feline around. This cat…
Kamloops RCMP looking for persons of interest in business assault
The Kamloops RCMP is searching for two people of interest wanted in connection to a…
UPDATE: Kamloops porch pirates driving stolen Jaguar arrested
A stolen sports car which may have been involved in package theft in Kamloops has…
TRENDING NOW: This kid has life figured out
This kid is living the dream in his own bachelor pad. It just happens to…
Two dead in head-on crash with commercial truck north of Barriere
Two people were killed when a commercial truck drove into oncoming traffic on Highway 5…
Quebec man dies snowmobiling near Revelstoke on weekend
A Quebec man died will snowmobiling in the Revelstoke area this past weekend. RCMP in…
RCMP seek help to solve Penticton community centre break-in
The Penticton RCMP continues to investigate a break-in at the community centre on the weekend.…
A yoga leader promised followers enlightenment. But he’s now accused of sexual abuse
PARIS (AP) — To his followers, he was “Grieg,” their guide through tantra yoga toward…
TRENDING NOW: Man tries out his doll voice
This little girl informs Isaiah that he isn't doing the doll's voice right. He knew…
Atmospheric river storm to bring heavy rain to southern B.C., Environment Canada says
VICTORIA – Environment Canada says a heavy rain storm it's calling an atmospheric river is…
Conspiracy theories are popular in Canada, especially among conservatives: poll
OTTAWA – The Earth is flat. We have been secretly contacted by intelligent beings from…
Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97A closed near Salmon Arm
There have been two "vehicle incidents" closing the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97 A near…
Public Health investigates one person dead, and 66 confirmed cases of salmonella linked to cantaloupes
The Public Health Agency of Canada is continuing to investigate the salmonella outbreak caused by…
Edmunds tests the best automotive hands-free driving systems
While fully automated vehicles are still a ways off, the stepping stone of hands-free driving…
The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox
When consumers think about ways to reduce their carbon footprint, lowering their car usage, eating…