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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.
DON’T BE A STATISTIC: Counter attack road checks begin in Kamloops, Okanagan this weekend
Police will be ramping up enforcement of impaired driving laws during the annual Counter Attack…
Four lanes open on last phase of $600M Kicking Horse Canyon highway widening project
The most difficult section of the Trans-Canada Highway widening project through the Kicking Horse Canyon…
Kelowna RCMP encourage victims of sextortion to come forward
The Kelowna RCMP is urging parents and caregivers to have conversations with the young people…
iN PHOTOS: Plans coming together to give historic Kaleden Hotel a facelift
The Regional District of Okanagan-Smilkameen is preparing to upgrade the remnants of the Kaleden Hotel…
TRENDING NOW: Pony demands a butt scratch
This pony is demanding some butt scratches from its owner. The happy dance makes it…
Kelowna cosplayers team up to raise funds and kids’ spirits
A group in Kelowna has been using cosplay to try to make the world a…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man located safe and sound
UPDATE: Dec. 12, 2023 RCMP say a missing 20-year-old Kamloops man has been found, and…
iN VIDEO: Police watchdog investigating RCMP after Surrey crash with farm tractor
BC's police watchdog is investigating after the man behind the wheel of a tractor that…
Police on hunt for Kelowna shoplifter suspected of stealing $20,000 worth of goods
Police in Kelowna are on the hunt for a shoplifter who has stolen close to…
B.C. First Nation votes to take over child and family services for its residents
DUNCAN, B.C. – British Columbia's largest First Nation has voted to take over authority of…
TRENDING NOW: Man converses with turkeys
This man has the gift of the gobble. The turkeys are asking him to help…
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…