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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.
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
iNwine
“We set out to prove that bold climate action and business success can thrive together.”
$25M affordable housing building officially opens in Kelowna
iNhome
“As we know, Kelowna is one of the fastest growing communities in the country, and it's becoming harder and harder for people to find homes that meet their needs and that are affordable.”
How the Kelowna airport is handling the pro-Hamas, anti-Trump hack
The messages went onto video screens and blared over the loudspeaker but the airport responded and shut the hack down.
Kelowna researchers unravel mysterious cancer fighting compound
In a lab at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, researchers have figured out how…
iN NUMBERS: B.C. baby names over the last century
The government has extensive records on everyone, and the plus side of that is we get to see which baby names were popular in B.C. for the past 100 years or so.
Motorcycle collision deaths spike in B.C. over the summer
iNwheels
"A fatal motorcycle collision is horrific. It can cause life-long emotional trauma for your loved ones, highway crews and first responders.”
West Kelowna RCMP arrest 50 people in ‘Project Deadbolt’
“This type of coordinated enforcement sends a strong message that criminal activity will not be tolerated in West Kelowna.”
For renters, what counts as a legal bedroom in Kelowna
iNhome
Is a bedroom just anywhere you can plop down on a bed and sleep? Legally…
How tracking town centre growth in Kelowna predicts the city’s future
iNhome
“They've been growing faster than the city as a whole, with the exception of Rutland.”
TRENDING NOW: A good reason to have a pet rat
This is what happens when rats don't have a positive role model in their life.
TRENDING NOW: How many cats does it take to fix a lightbulb
Get this cat some union representation.
Masculinity the focus of upcoming debate at UBCO
Whether or not there’s a masculinity crisis is the question at the centre of a…
TRENDING NOW: Parenting hack to keep kids off the iPad
Who knew making the password "1121" would be so clever.
Rent stays flat in Kamloops, drops significantly in Kelowna
iNhome
“The latest rent declines have coincided with record high apartment completions, population decreases for non-permanent residents, and a weakening job market.”
TRENDING NOW: Cow studies up
Do you think she'll let me borrow her notes?
TRENDING NOW: Drive, grandpa, drive!
A pick up truck on fire isn't the sort of thing that makes a fun family outing, and the kid in the back seat knows it.
Kelowna cops crackdown on crime in Rutland
Kelowna RCMP have been directing its attention towards Rutland, seizing drugs and making arrests. The…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians making tough financial choices
Financial consulting firm MNP released the results of its quarterly survey to see how folks are feeling these days and to no great surprise a lot of people are struggling.
Interior Health makes interim CEO permanent following a period of controversy
“This is a crucial opportunity for a system reset."
The fight against Kelowna’s plan to spend $135M on two kilometres of road
iNwheels
“If you sit down and do the math... this two kilometre segment of road will only save drivers 20 to 90 seconds.”
Okanagan MLA’s controversial anti-trans youth bill voted down in leg
Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong tabled a bill restricting transgender youth and it was voted…
Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren’t dominating the black market
iN420
“The black market's never going to go away but I think there's a way where the government can still make money without gouging the producers.”