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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.
Foreign affairs minister announces plan to help Canadians evacuate from West Bank
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is still working to get Canadians…
TRENDING NOW: Duck wins game of ‘Marco Polo’
This duck is the 'Marco Polo' champion. It is graceful, elusive, and even seems to…
Friends and families mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel
Friends and family have confirmed that at least four Canadians were killed last weekend when…
Connected vehicles can be at risk of hacking, consumer awareness paramount: experts
TORONTO – Blasting the heat with a remote sensor before you even get into your…
In many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse is more than a spectacle. It’s for honoring tradition
PHOENIX (AP) — For a few hours, Krystal Curley and her Indigenous women's work group…
Palestinians in Gaza struggle to follow Israeli evacuation order and face dire water shortage
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s chief military spokesman says that Israeli military is…
Coquitlam RCMP investigating suspicious fire at elementary school
Coquitlam RCMP are seeking information about a fire at Hazel Trembath Elementary School. Police were…
Votes are in for $241 million Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna
Voting on the $241 million loan for recreation centres in Kelowna has ended. The city…
Canadian-Israeli woman, missing since Hamas ambush at musical festival, dead: family
Family of a Canadian-Israeli woman, who was missing since Hamas militants ambushed a music festival…
Scientists pry a secret from the `Mona Lisa’ about how Leonardo painted the masterpiece
PARIS (AP) — The “Mona Lisa” has given up another secret. Using X-rays to peer…
Penticton considering $200K worth of improvements to dog parks
Penticton dog owners want better dog parks it looks like they'll be getting their wish.…
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…