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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.
Summerland sanctuary back to helping animals — and people, too
“I went through the whole thing with my own home, with my own farm and with the animals.”
Gas price roller coaster continues in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Roller coasters are supposed to be fun.
TRENDING NOW: Runway ready rodent
The classiest hamster you'll ever see.
Kamloops cops search for arson suspect after dumpster fire
"The suspect appears to arrive on a bicycle wearing a backpack and a hat.”
iN NUMBERS: Which region in BC has the most drunk drivers
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“Our officers did notice improvements in some of our usual check stops in 2026, but we are intercepting far too many people who choose to drive while impaired.”
More people evacuated by Bald Range wildfire returning home
Roughly 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Summerland and Electoral Area F.
No end in sight to dry spell in Okanagan, Kamloops: meteorologist
“It’s not atypical for us in the summer to see one of these dry months but to see the duration of this dryness is really what's the most concerning right now."
iN NUMBERS: Online fundraisers for victims of the Bald Range wildfire
Hundreds of people have raised more than $100,000 for wildfire evacuees in the Okanagan.
Bald Range wildfire expected to grow away from Summerland
“There's been a lot of effort put in on the fire's edge closest to communities.”
iN NUMBERS: How people actually ignite wildfires in B.C.
It might not be what you'd expect.
Most businesses in Penticton not approved to take evacuee vouchers
“I don't think anybody started the year thinking that there'd be a mass evacuation to town."
Workers have rights when it comes to wildfire smoke in Okanagan, Kamloops
“It is illegal for employers to threaten, dismiss, discipline, intimidate or pressure you for following health and safety laws.”
Quilpituk Creek wildfire evacuees begin to return home
The Bald Range wildfire has grown.
Okanagan, Kamloops expecting lightning with little rain
"It's going to be not quite dry lightning, but pretty close."
iN NUMBERS: Aircraft lead the attack on BC wildfires
If you want to get a good look, watch from the shore because boaters can get in the way.
The latest on wildfires in Okanagan, Kamloops
“The Emergency Operations Centre is deploying a rapid damage assessment team to assess readiness for re-entry."
AI-powered wildfire cameras were in play during Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon
“We detected it and sent a notification to the fire department.”
What’s happening with wildfires in Okanagan, Kamloops
The weather will play a key role today.
How to avoid letting wildfire smoke seriously impact your health: expert
A UBC wildfire smoke expert says in some way it's kind of simple.
iN NUMBERS: Where to go to escape the smoke in Okanagan, Kamloops
If you’ve got cash and vacation time you’re probably wondering where you could go for a breath of fresh air.
Kelowna’s H2O centre popular with those trying to escape the wildfire smoke
“We’ve seen quite a spike over the last four to five days.”
Fingers crossed forecast rain hits right spots in Okanagan, Kamloops
“There could be certain locations within the region which see a pretty heavy shower which obviously would be great.”
iN NUMBERS: Construction of new homes in B.C. down significantly this year
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Single-detached houses have seen a way bigger drop than housing like duplexes and townhomes.
Lifetime thriller starring Angie Harmon filming through the smoke in Kelowna
Angie Harmon is known for her work on productions like "Law and Order" and "Rizzoli and Isles".