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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.
Mastermind Toys granted creditor protection, wants permission to close some stores
TORONTO – Toy store Mastermind GP Inc. says it has obtained an initial order for…
How a massive all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple ended up on Hawaii’s lush Kauai Island
KAPAA, Hawaii (AP) — It is the only all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple in the West…
Not just kid play: Toy companies aim more products at older adults
NEW YORK (AP) — Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new…
A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners
The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the…
Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to refinery strike
VANCOUVER – Rogers Sugar Inc. says it has asked for mediation to help bring an…
Union says deal for Vancouver police would make them highest-paid officers in Canada
VANCOUVER – A new tentative agreement that would make Vancouver's police officers the highest paid…
TRENDING NOW: Dog picks up work as an Uber driver
This four-legged friend seems like a safe and cautious driver. If he was my driver…
Joint police initiative targets drug dealers in Kamloops
Police have made several arrests and seized weapons, drugs and cash as part of an…
Majority of BC residents agree residential speed limit should be 30 km/h: poll
More than 60 per cent of British Columbians surveyed want to see residential speed limits…
Semi driver in Kamloops has truck impounded for not providing breath sample
A transport truck driver in Kamloops had his truck impounded as RCMP conduct an impaired…
TRENDING NOW: The fluffiest Jiu Jitsu competitor you’ve ever seen
A good boy tried to save his friend during a Jiu Jitsu tournament. The athlete…
Kamloops RCMP searching for thief after business break-in
The Kamloops RCMP has one culprit in custody and is looking for a second suspect…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna man located
UPDATE: Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 RCMP say a missing 46-year-old Kelowna man has been located and…
Richmond man charged after $10M cryptocurrency heist
A 34-year-old Richmond man has been charged with 11 crimes related to a home invasion…
Osoyoos residents are in for massive tax hikes
Osoyoos residents are getting hit with massive tax increases, totalling more than $1,500 per year…
Man lost exploring backcountry near Kelowna rescued by helicopter
A man got stranded while exploring the backcountry near Kelowna in his truck. Air Services…
Big White voted best snowboarding mountain in Canada
An Okanagan ski resort has been named the best for snowboarding in Canada by an…
How a Kelowna artist’s comic strip became a study for linguists around the world
A Kelowna artist, who created an online comic strip just over a year ago, has…
TRENDING NOW: Two kids, one is a person, one is a goat
These two kids have a friendship that spans species. Some say dogs are a man's…
Summerland winery group transitions to renewable natural gas
Okanagan’s Crush Pad Winery group have made the switch to 100% renewable natural gas. Summerland’s…
‘Time of our lives’: Okanagan family are contestants on Family Feud Canada
A Summerland family, huge fans of the TV game show Family Feud, just knew they…
Remember Shere Hite? A new documentary jogs our cultural memory of the pioneering sex researcher
The 1976 book “The Hite Report” was a bestseller from the beginning. Its intimate anecdotes…
TRENDING NOW: Sheep works on its boxing skills
This sheep is training to star in the next 'Rocky' movie. It's destined to be…
iN PHOTOS: Fanatics of all genres swarmed Kelowna Comic-Con this weekend
Fans of all genres spilled out of Rutland Centennial Hall for Kelowna Comic-Con yesterday. This…