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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.
‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
iNhome
"The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
Rutland’s on-call team gearing up to take on social disorder in the Kelowna neighbourhood
“We don't enforce the criminal code. What we bring is a lot of compassion and patience to each engagement.”
iN NUMBERS: BC’s World Cup fever goes on and on
How much would you pay to see a match?
Campfire sparked wildfire in West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Park
"The public is urged to be vigilant, be responsible and be extremely cautious with fire, sparks and sources of heat as we move into wildfire season.”
Football vs. football: How the World Cup created Touchdown Kelowna
"So it worked out really well for Kelowna that we were able to be the host city for their couple of games.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians want to bring back the death penalty for murderers
Where do you land on the death penalty?
Province looking to save three sections of Kettle Valley Rail Trail damaged by flooding
iNwheels
One of the section's of the KVR trail damaged by flooding will be decommissioned.
Best spots to catch World Cup fever in Okanagan, Kamloops
Where are you watching the FIFA World Cup?
Crews get a handle on West Kelowna wildfire
BC Wildfire Service said the fire is being held.
Independent review of Kelowna pediatric unit closure backs up staff complaints
"Interior Health has been warned for years, but concerns were not acted on quickly enough, trust with frontline healthcare workers collapsed, and children and families paid the price."
iN NUMBERS: Specialist waitlists worsen impact on patients and doctors
"Action is required now to support our specialists, otherwise, they will leave or find other work.”
Cops inspected 400 trucks in Kamloops handing out dozens of tickets
iNwheels
Officers were especially focused on cargo securement and tampering with electronic logging devices.
How this fruit stand took advantage of the Okanagan Rail Trail
iNwheels
"They would come up to us saying that this would be a really good idea if we could connect it."
Record-breaking ‘heat event’ expected to continue in Okanagan, Kamloops
“One of the key things with these early season heat events is we're often not really acclimatized to it.”
‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
iNwine
"It's not like we slapped it together on a weekend... this has been a lot of work.”
Central Okanagan shotgun club wants to attract young people to skeet shooting
“It's like a bunch of guys going out golfing, except it's different equipment.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians support banning crypto ATMs over links to crime
The majority of British Columbians are on board with the ban, especially since the province has already outlawed cryptocurrency mining.
What’s the deal with Kelowna’s roller disco fever
iNwheels
“It's this great feeling of freedom, just being able to cruise around on the wheels."
‘He was a warrior’: Brother of Penticton MMA fighter killed by a bear looking for answers
Hrishikesh Koloth came to Penticton from India to pursue his dream of being a professional MMA fighter, but he was killed by a bear while on the job in Saskatchewan.
iN NUMBERS: Rent prices in Kelowna and Kamloops continue to decline
iNhome
Are you, or renters, feeling any relief yet?
Revelstoke RCMP officer charged after crash with motorcycle
iNwheels
The Crown has approved a charge of driving without due care and attention.
Kelowna woman found guilty of trying to kill her cat with fentanyl
"This is a huge victory for animal welfare in Canada."
Kelowna landlords not rushing to short-term rentals just because the rules changed
iNhome
"We've even had people basically pay them to leave just because it makes financial sense to get the tenant out and they were both happy.”