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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.
Teen with no licence nabbed in Lake Country joyriding in parents’ minivan
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"The 16-year-old driver had no driver’s licence, and two of his teenage passengers were lying on the back floor of the minivan next to yard tools and a lawn mower.”
Teen stabbed during fight at Coldstream grad party
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries and the suspect drove away before police arrived.
First measles case in BC Interior confirmed in Kamloops
People who have never had measles, or weren’t vaccinated twice before and after 12 months of age, could get infected.
Kelowna won’t hear delegation asking for review religious tax exemptions
“This is just something they don't want to deal with.”
Kelowna pedestrian killed on Harvey in two-car crash
“We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the individuals who stopped to render assistance at the scene.”
Kamloops RCMP looking for tips after assault victim dies from his injuries
“Based on the investigation so far, it is suspected that Bradley may be the victim of an assault and could have received his injuries hours before he was located.”
iN NUMBERS: Bureaucrats make the big bucks at city halls in Kamloops, Okanagan
You might be surprised how much they're paid.
TRENDING NOW: Best man takes his responsibility super serious
This best man knows his biggest responsibilities are to remember the ring, and crack some…
TRENDING NOW: Cow is best friends with a cat
Friendship knows no bounds, and this unlikely duo proves that. It’s hard to tell if…
Bat count this year shows promise for Okanagan population
"Bats are not evil, they're not out to bite you and suck your blood or anything like that."
Signs discouraging impaired boating vandalized in West Kelowna
“At the end of the day, just don't be impaired when you're driving a boat. The RCMP will be out. They will be watching."
TRENDING NOW: Crab learns how to take a selfie
Anyone can be an influencer these days, even a crab if it’s creative enough. The…
iN NUMBERS: Nearly a quarter of renters in B.C. spend half their income on rent
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Common advice for renters is to spend less than 30 per cent of their monthly income on rent, and it turns out most British Columbians aren’t able to follow that rule.
Developer takes Kelowna to court again over controversial highrise project
Appelt Properties filed a petition to the Supreme Court arguing that the City of Kelowna’s denial of its variance application back in May was unfair, unreasonable and asked the court to reject the city’s decision.
$22M cancer clinic set to open in Penticton Regional Hospital
“Dignity is important when patients and their families are going through a traumatic time in their lives, but now they can do it in an area everyone deserves.”