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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.
Kelowna workshop to help newcomers navigate AI in the workplace
“As an immigrant myself, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new country and navigating the job market.”
iN NUMBERS: Homeless shelter capacity in Kamloops, Okanagan can’t keep up
298: Temporary shelter beds in Kelowna, up from 90 in 2020.
Last chance for ski swaps in Kelowna, Kamloops
Penticton and Vernon have already had their major ski swaps for the year with Vernon Ski Club’s swap earlier this week and Apex Ski Patrol having its swap in September, but there are still social media groups for the Okanagan to help you cash out on some old gear.
iN NUMBERS: BC NDP in strong position a year after election
Pollster Abacus asked folks how they’re feeling about the government these days and put their answers out on Oct. 20.
Kamloops woman waving knife tased by RCMP
"Officers are investigating to determine all of the circumstances surrounding this incident."
Interior Health working on virtual care pilot to reduce ER closures
“Virtual support has proven its value across many areas of health care, and integrating it with local emergency teams will give people in these four communities stronger, more connected care.”
The land involved in Kelowna’s $28M hotel development has a rocky history
“This developer who's been planning this hotel since 2008, when the court case came down with the covenant and removed all possibilities of his original site, he's pivoted to the hotel site, and it's been going on now for 20 years.”
Premier calls controversial Okanagan MLA’s anti-vaccine rhetoric a ‘betrayal’
"It is incomprehensible. It is unforgivable.”
iN NUMBERS: Building permit values spike in Kelowna and Kamloops
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Kelowna and Kamloops had strong years while many other cities in Canada were having a tough time.
RCMP on hunt for cattle poacher who shot calf near Merritt
Police arrived at the scene and found “a substantial amount of evidence.”
Kamloops family seriously injured in house fire
“All three residents were able to get out of the house, unfortunately they did suffer injuries as a result of the fire and remain in hospital in serious condition.”
Penticton-Summerland MLA leaves BC Conservatives to end action-packed rookie year
“No one can deny that it's upsetting and that constituents are entitled to be upset about it. I acknowledge that they voted for a party banner. But ultimately, there was no way that I could maintain my own integrity and work with that man.”
Vernon man turns childhood Pokémon hobby into an award winning business
Some Pokémon cards aren’t worth much, but others can be worth millions of dollars. A single Pikachu card sold for $5.75 million back in 2022.
Warriors and wizards gathering for mock battles in Okanagan
“I walk around in some Jedi robes and play a wizard when the LARPing comes into it.”
TRENDING NOW: Heroic bear saves garbage can
"Don't you die on me!"
TRENDING NOW: Mom should be the one wrestling in this tournament
She's ready to drop an elbow WWE-style.
TRENDING NOW: Printers can be scary
That moment when the page you couldn't print yesterday spontaneously comes out of the printer.
iN NUMBERS: The battle against illegal cigarettes in BC
Following a big seizure of illegal smokes in Kelowna we found some data on the contraband tobacco trade at large.
Residents rescued from apartment fire in downtown Vernon
The fire started in an apartment on the third floor and around four or five units were affected.
Why broken temperature records in Okanagan, Kamloops aren’t a sign of climate change
“It's hard to tie any single event and whether it’s affected by climate change. That requires more study by climate change experts."
Kelowna cops seize $750,000 worth of illegal cigarettes
“We are seeing a growing trend of people in possession of unstamped and unregulated tobacco products.”
iN NUMBERS: BC’s vaccine rate isn’t protecting seniors
The annual vaccine report card by CanAge puts the vaccination rate in the context of the province’s health-care system and how well it protects seniors.
Kelowna spends $27.8M to buy property for waterfront hotel
“Kelowna is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, and with that growth comes the need to expand our capacity to host major events and welcome visitors to our community.”
Penticton brewery proves sustainability is profitable
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“We set out to prove that bold climate action and business success can thrive together.”