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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.
UPDATE: Missing man found by hunters in Merritt area
UPDATE: Oct. 13, 2023 RCMP say a missing 65-year-old Prince George man who was last…
Ozempic and similar drugs linked to gastrointestinal conditions: Canadian researchers
People using diabetes drugs such as Ozempic for weight loss are at higher risk of…
TRENDING NOW: Dogs exemplify the two types of people at the beach
There's two kinds of beach goers, the ones who want to do activities and the…
Newfoundland jail death renews calls for accountability in provincial corrections
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – It was shortly after another death was confirmed at a notoriously…
Long-necked marine reptile from 80 million years ago to become B.C.’s fossil emblem
VICTORIA – A large, fierce-looking marine reptile with a mouthful of pointy teeth that made…
Amphibians are the world’s most vulnerable animals and threats are increasing
The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble. A new global…
Toronto police boost presence ahead of Israel, Palestine rallies, warn against hate
TORONTO – Police are warning the public that there will be no tolerance for violence…
Group of men with guns turn out to be amateur filmmakers with props in Vancouver
North Vancouver RCMP were called about a group of men walking around with rifles and…
France ambassador for LGBTQ+ rights: Canada, Quebec can counter Russia-led regression
OTTAWA – France's ambassador for LGBTQ+ rights says Russia is helping sow a global backlash…
She influenced decades of design with blingy, colorful textiles. A new exhibit pays tribute
NEW YORK (AP) — Weaver and designer Dorothy Liebes helped define the look and feel…
How Disney turned Halloween into a money-making machine
For devoted Disney fans, there’s often no better treat than spending Halloween at its theme…
Afghan Canadians unite to offer support following deadly earthquake
Afghans across Canada have gathered together to support one another and plan fundraisers as they…
TRENDING NOW: Cat doing some research
This cat has some important research to do. They're just checking out some new techniques…
Canadian municipalities looking to become ‘spongier’ to build climate resilience
MONTREAL – From green roofs in Toronto to Vancouver's rain city strategy, Canadian cities are…
How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets
NEW YORK (AP) — In the quest to build better for the future, some are…
Canadians stuck in Israel as flights are cancelled, embassy closed for Thanksgiving
Some Canadians say they are stuck in Israel in the midst of deadly fighting as…
Edmunds: Big country, big wheels, small budget. Here are 5 five new off-roaders easy on the wallet
Getting away and into America’s outdoor spaces can go a long way to making life…
‘Most challenging Thanksgiving:’ Long weekend marked with soaring food bank use
VANCOUVER – Food banks across Canada continue to face soaring need this Thanksgiving, with one…
Nicola Valley Hospital emergency room shut down for the day
Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt is shutting down their emergency department for the day because…
Penticton RCMP ask for help to find missing man
Penticton RCMP are requesting the public’s help to find a missing 46-year-old man. Grant Johnson…
This BC landfill turns into a spot for eagle watching in fall
Fall and winter are some of the busiest months for a raptor rescue operation in…
TRENDING NOW: Panda trust fall
The bond between this panda and his caretaker is real. The look on the caretaker's…
In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition
TOKYO (AP) — Almost weekly Momo Nomura makes time to visit Shinto shrines. She performs…
Vikings had windows, another shift away from their image as barbaric Norsemen
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Vikings had windows — usually only associated with medieval churches and…