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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.
Okanagan’s first Asian-style self-serve ramen bar
A Vernon bubble tea shop recently introduced a novelty lunch option, a self-serve ramen bar.…
Eby to target abuse after talking to dad of sextortion victim Carson Cleland, 12
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby says he had a heartbreaking phone call with the father…
Social housing wait-list grows 27 per cent in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Data from Metro Vancouver show the queue for social housing in the region…
Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada
TORONTO – Streaming television forever changed how Canadians watch their favourite shows, offering a seemingly…
Osoyoos council to rescind tax hikes and hear residents’ concerns before approving new budget
Osoyoos’ town council is inviting residents to take part in a public meeting to give…
Health authorities warn of rise in strep infections among B.C. children
VANCOUVER – Health authorities in British Columbia are warning the public about higher levels of…
Kamloops RCMP on hunt for wanted man
The Kamloops RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for…
TRENDING NOW: Drive-thru or horse-thru?
People try to go through the drive-thru on bikes, skateboards and other non-motorized transport, in…
Keep your Christmas loot safe with these tips from Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers has some tips for how to avoid being a target for robberies and…
Kamloops RCMP warns of scammers pretending to be cartel members
Kamloops RCMP are warning the public about a scam where someone pretends to be part…
TRENDING NOW: Good boy could use a seesaw buddy
This dog is having a blast on the seesaw by himself. I can't help but…
$23 million deal for new builds in Penticton dubbed ‘Innovation District’
Ten acres of land across the street from the Penticton Regional Hospital has been purchased…
TRENDING NOW: Amazing high-tech mall Santa experience
This isn't your average mall Santa experience. Well placed screens make a magical illusion for…
‘Outrageous’: Threats to Ibrahim Ali’s lawyers spur court safety concerns in B.C.
VANCOUVER – The voice mail threatens to knock lawyer Kevin McCullough's teeth out, and as…
TRENDING NOW: Mischievous gorillas playing it cool
A group of gorillas walk like they did something. Something about them just seems shifty.…
RCMP warn about spike in online extremism among Canadian youth
OTTAWA – RCMP are warning about a rise in violent extremism among Canadian youth and…
B.C. Conservative party announced former RCMP officer as West Kelowna-Peachland candidate
B.C. Conservatives have selected Macklin McCall as the nominee for West Kelowna-Peachland in the next…
Author receives German prize in scaled-down format after comparing Gaza to Nazi-era ghettos
BERLIN (AP) — The Russian-American writer Masha Gessen received a German literary prize Saturday in…
Lake Country RCMP impounds 5 vehicles in 6 days
Lake Country RCMP impounded 5 cars between Dec. 10 and 15 during community patrols. Four…
Why ditching fast fashion never goes out of style, and can save money in the long run
Danielle Cosentino used to give bags of unwanted clothes to her cousin every year. While…
In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness
A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear…
Study says buffers, fire resistant materials could slash wildfire risks to residences
HALIFAX – A new study says Canadian homeowners and communities can slash wildfire risks to…
TRENDING NOW: Sheep versus bucket
A sheep squares off with its arch-nemesis: the bucket. It's currently bucket: 1, sheep: 0,…
Depressed or anxious about finances amid inflation and rising rates? You’re not alone
As rent, mortgage payments, grocery bills and the cost of just about everything else rises,…