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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.
Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall
Public health officials say the number of COVID-19 infections is climbing again — just in…
Edmunds answers the most asked questions from first-time EV buyers
As sales of electric vehicles continue to grow, so do the number of questions curious…
Airbnb says it’s cracking down on fake listings and has removed 59,000 of them this year
Fake listings have emerged as a major problem for Airbnb, threatening to scare off consumers…
This simple log structure may be the oldest example of early humans building with wood
NEW YORK (AP) — Researchers have uncovered a simple structure from the Stone Age that…
TRENDING NOW: Even bears need a high five every once in a while
This bear seems way too familiar with high fives. It looks like he's expecting a…
Easy houseplants for neglectful gardeners
Confession time: I’ve murdered a Monstera, slaughtered a snake plant, assassinated an African violet and…
Osoyoos Indian Band signs agreement on mining project
The Osoyoos Indian Band has come to an agreement with a private company for a…
Corporate ethics czar investigating Levi Strauss over alleged links to forced labour
OTTAWA – Canada's corporate ethics watchdog has launched an investigation into allegations that Levi Strauss…
Canada’s manufacturing sector seeks to reduce ‘repetitive labour’ through AI
TORONTO – Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at…
Fighting ‘through hell.’ To reclaim Bakhmut, a Ukrainian brigade must first survive the forest
ANDRIIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian bullet struck the sergeant just above the left ear.…
Hot dog! The Wienermobile is back after short-lived name change
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Some names are just the wurst. Just four months after announcing…
Blacksmithing is alive and well in the Okanagan
Westbank Museum is holding their annual blacksmithing demonstration this weekend for those interested in the…
TRENDING NOW: Raccoon defends what’s his
Don't touch his food! This raccoon protects his grapes like they're his children. He doesn't…
New app uses AI to help medical students practise interacting with patients
CALGARY – A Calgary medical student has developed an app that allows future doctors to…
TRENDING NOW: Happy hoppy dog
This dog can't seem to figure out how to walk in his boots so he…
Two lanes open tomorrow on Highway 97 north of Summerland after rockslide
Some good news for those making the very slow commute on Highway 97 in the…
RCMP hope someone recognizes semi that struck and killed Kamloops man in 2021
Today is the second anniversary of Jonathan Trosky’s death and Kamloops RCMP have re-released the…
West Kelowna fire department is hiring
West Kelowna Fire Rescue is looking for applicants who want to be paid on-call firefighters.…
Many Canadians accept transgender children but unsure about hormone therapy: poll
Most Canadians are aware of divisions surrounding the conversation about transgenderism, according to findings in…
Search continues for man missing and presumed drowned in Columbia Valley lake
RCMP in the Columbia Valley say the search continues for a man who went missing…
Motorcyclist killed in collision with SUV in West Kootenays
A 63-year-old-man was killed in a motorcycle crash near Nelson in the West Kootenay region…
Shuswap farmer and volunteer delivered free corn to evacuees during wildfire crisis
A farmer in the Shuswap donated over 600 cobs of fresh corn to people impacted…
Your chance to win a $1 million Okanagan home with return of lottery
The Lake Life Lottery is returning for a second year to raise money for charity…
Environment Canada calling for snow on Okanagan Connector
If you're headed to the Lower Mainland from Kamloops and the Okanagan tomorrow, you might…