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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.
TRENDING NOW: An outrageously selfish cat
Just about the rudest cat you’ve ever seen hogging all the snacks. If you have…
TRENDING NOW: Folding tables are tricky
Sometimes when you try to make a situation better you just end up making it…
TRENDING NOW: Dog hates traffic, but is calm about it
People need to learn how to drive, at least according to this dog. He’s got…
Okanagan MP pushes for alternate route to Highway 97
iNwheels
“Many are forced onto dangerous, poorly marked forest roads like FSR 201."
Wildfire near Peachland grows to 220 hectares
There are 325 properties on evacuation order and 1,114 properties on alert.
Crews dispatched to wildfire near Peachland
Firefighting crews have been dispatched to a wildfire near Peachland. The Munro Lake Forest Service…
Natural gas powered transport truck hauling lumber through Okanagan
Kelowna based freight management company Nortran has a new heavy-duty natural gas powered truck.
Cancer patients in Kelowna can participate in new trial to reduce treatment strain
Doctors in B.C. are working on a new cancer treatment method and patients in Kelowna…
Low-flying helicopters in Okanagan, Kamloops using lasers to search for gas leaks
Don’t worry they aren’t giant beams like in science fiction it’s a system called LiDAR.
Hunt is on for suspect in West Kelowna motel arson
“We take these matters very seriously and are actively working to identify the individual responsible.”
Air quality warning for Okanagan, Shuswap due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement warning wildfire smoke is going to impact parts of the southern Interior over the next 24 to 48 hours.
One arrest after stabbing on Kamloops’ North Shore
“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident and who has not yet spoken with investigators to please come forward.”
Someone in B.C. has a $31 million winning lottery ticket
The odds of winning Lotto Max are 1 in 33,294,800 per $5 play.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbia’s health-care worker shortage
Doctor shortages have been making headlines around the province, especially in Kelowna with the recent…
Support for B.C. wineries following last year’s freeze extended another year
iNwine
Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is…
Invasive mussels intercepted on the way to Okanagan prompts petition
“If you drink water, pay taxes, enjoy the beach, or fishing, you should be concerned about invasive mussels."
Penticton still addressing Fairview encampment months after it was ‘decamped’
They announced action in June, but it's not working, creating "safety risks," the city says.
Investigators looking for tips on anniversary of unsolved North Okanagan homicide
“Our investigation is on-going, and we are needing the public’s help to solve this homicide."
TRENDING NOW: Ferret escapes avalanche
In a death defying stunt this ferret dodges an avalanche of plastic balls. Look at…
TRENDING NOW: Always guard your belly button
This is why when you perform a concert you should wear a shirt. The audience…
TRENDING NOW: Get this cat its own room
It might not look like it but these two are truly best friends. Get them…
Kelowna vacancy rate good enough for city to revisit short-term rental ban
iNhome
The city’s vacancy rate is around 4.5 per cent, up from 3.8 per cent at the end of 2024.
iN NUMBERS: Tallest buildings in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNhome
In case you’re wondering which building is the condo king of Thompson-Okanagan and how far off the runner-ups are, we found out for you.
Fraudster in Kamloops tricks someone into delivering bank cards
“As part of the investigation video footage of the alleged suspect was obtained.”