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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.
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…
B.C. Highway Patrol kicked off its counter impaired driving initiative last night
Last night, Dec. 2, was the beginning of B.C. Highway Patrol’s counter impaired driving initiative,…
Bereavement fares worth looking into but do your research before booking: experts
When Cathy Olliffe-Webster's 90-year-old mother-in-law died suddenly last year, her family had to make the…
As Airbnb falters, hostels seek to compete
Once a niche market for frugal, globetrotting young people, hostels are becoming a popular form…
Snowfall alerts for Coquihalla and Trans-Canada highways
A snowfall alert has been issued today, Dec. 3. Heavy snow is expected to continue…
Father, 13-year-old son, victims in Richmond, B.C. double homicide, investigators say
RICHMOND, B.C. – British Columbia's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a 13-year-old boy and his…
How a swordsman is keeping historic martial arts alive in the Okanagan
If you are looking for a new hobby, workout, or historic education, you could pick…
TRENDING NOW: Toddler finds feeding the dog hysterical
This kid has discovered how to get out of eating his vegetables. His laughter is…
Amid housing crisis, decrepit N.L. jail seen as preferable to living on the street
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Michael Keough has to pause in the middle of his phone…
Thousands of trees will be felled in Vancouver’s Stanley Park due to moth infestation
VANCOUVER – The quiet of Stanley Park’s forests has been splintered as chainsaws roar in…
Is it normal or a problem if your evergreens are browning? How to know whether they need help
Are your evergreens turning yellow or brown? The symptoms could indicate a problem, but chances…
Some facts about CSIS, Canada’s spy agency, amid claims of sexual assault, harassment
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it's conducting a workplace assessment of its British Columbia…
Holiday markets in full swing in downtown Kelowna today
Two big holiday markets are bustling today, Dec. 2., in downtown Kelowna. Hundreds flocked downtown…
Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns, study shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough sleep while keeping…
What’s Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
NEW YORK (AP) — In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose…
B.C. launching four-year study on how e-scooters fit into transport system
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has launched another study to decide how e-scooters fit…
Penticton Community Centre closed due to overnight break-in
Penticton Community Centre closed following break-in last night. The City of Penticton issued a notice…
What to know about Hanukkah and how it’s celebrated around the world
Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of…
Heavy snow on Coquihalla and Hope to Princeton highways expected to taper off this afternoon
Heavy snow fell last night through this morning, Dec. 2, and is expected to taper…
Penticton unveiling huge holiday light tunnel
Penticton is setting up a massive light tunnel as part of its holiday events. The…
TRENDING NOW: Major construction fail in Coquitlam
A retaining wall gave up during excavation work for a construction project on North Road…
Kelowna aerospace company will provide maintenance for Canada’s new spy planes
A Kelowna-based aerospace company will be maintaining the RCAF's new surveillance planes the federal government…
Elderly dog in rough shape found wandering alone recovering in Kelowna
A seven-year-old black Labrador retriever was found wandering in the West Kootenay recently and was…