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Jesse Tomas
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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.
One dead in Highway 97 crash between Vernon and Kamloops
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A Vernon man died after a crash on Highway 97 between Vernon and Kamloops last…
‘Tragically taken’: $30K raised for family of Kelowna murder victim
An online fundraiser for a Kelowna woman killed by her ex-husband last week has raised…
TRENDING NOW: Bird runs through safety protocols before flight
Aviation safety must always be the highest priority. Hopefully this bird remembered to check with…
TRENDING NOW: Kid should be a comedy pun-dit
Did you have a pet moth growing up? If not, you should get one. This…
‘Palate cleanser’: Leadership change unlikely to fix dysfunction at Interior health
"I am dubious that a turnaround can begin in earnest until there is a permanent CEO brought on board.”
TRENDING NOW: Kitten makes a great pool shark
Pool sharking is when someone pretends to be bad at pool to trick someone into…
North Okanagan landowner protects 80 acres with conservation covenant
“It’s a very special property with regionally uncommon, natural characteristics making it an incredibly important ecosystem and connection point for wildlife moving towards the Monashees."
Kelowna RCMP close roads after hit-and-run and assault
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Kelowna RCMP made an arrest after a hit-and-run and assault, and is asking people to…
Partnership aims to help badgers cross the road in Southern Interior
“Sightings from people on the land are one of the most important tools we have.”
iN VIDEO: Woman saves choking baby in Kelowna
Every parent’s worst nightmare came to pass in a park last week in Kelowna when…
Hot, dry June for Okanagan, Kamloops
“It's a fairly significant departure from normal.”
Illegal Canada Day fireworks spark grass fire in Vernon
Firefighters quickly contained the blaze before it reached any structures.
iN NUMBERS: Species invading the Okanagan and Kamloops
Usually when we talk about doing right by Mother Nature we talk about preservation, but…
Rules for e-bikes, e-scooters Kelowna cops and schools are worried about
Kelowna RCMP and Central Okanagan Public Schools have concerns about people riding e-bikes and e-scooters…
Here’s the rules for e-bikes, e-scooters that Kelowna cops and schools are worried about
“Although Central Okanagan Public Schools does not have such a policy, we will continue to work with families and authorities to educate on safety and compliance with provincial laws.”