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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.
One dead in crash on Trans-Canada Highway near Kamloops
A woman is dead after a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Kamloops. Tk’emlups…
CBC paid over $18 million in bonuses in 2024 after it eliminated hundreds of jobs
OTTAWA – The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. paid $18.4 million in bonuses this year after hundreds…
Ukraine’s president acknowledges military incursion onto Russian soil
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Days after Ukraine began a surprise military incursion into Russia’s Kursk…
TRENDING NOW: One of these things is not like the others
This bear really wants to fit in with his friends. Somewhere along the line there…
Israel widens evacuation orders in southern Gaza. Hamas wants plans for a deal instead of more talks
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza…
‘When it’s just you’: One-woman shows flourish at Edmonton fringe festival
EDMONTON – Artists and shows at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival this year are…
Gold medallists McIntosh, Katzberg carry Canada’s flag as Paris Olympic Games close
PARIS – The Paris Olympics are over. And so is a historic Games for Canada.…
Celine Dion’s management says singer never endorsed Trump campaign’s use of song
Pop superstar Celine Dion is pushing back against a video of her purportedly used at…
Officials lift brief evacuation order for Valemount, B.C. ask fire risk eases
VALEMOUNT, B.C. – An evacuation order issued Saturday due to out-of-control wildfires south of Valemount,…
Traffic delays in Lake Country due to busy road repairs tomorrow
Drivers going through Lake Country should be prepared for delays this week as the district…
Chinese mining firm subsidiary disputes Ottawa’s review of Peruvian gold mine deal
A subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned mining firm says Canada is wrongly considering a national…
Canoe Road wildfire forces evacuation of south Valemount and Cedarside
VALEMOUNT, B.C. – An evacuation order has been issued for an area south of Valemount,…
Ultrafine particles linked to 1,100 deaths per year in Montreal, Toronto: study
MONTREAL – A study by researchers at McGill University has found that a microscopic air…
TRENDING NOW: Feeding a stray seal
Some neighbourhoods have stray cats and dogs. This one has a stray seal. It's nice…
Vancouver says crane removal work will take two weeks following Tuesday’s fire
VANCOUVER – Officials with the city of Vancouver said everyone displaced by a west side…
More than 400 lightning strikes spark eight new wildfires, BC Wildfire Services says
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The agency monitoring wildfires in British Columbia's says eight new blazes have…
Kelowna’s own ‘The Amazing Race’ inspired event this fall
A competition inspired by The Amazing Race TV show is coming to Kelowna in the…
Jasper’s mayor says date when evacuees can return home will be announced Monday
Jasper's mayor says wildfire evacuees will learn Monday when they will be allowed to return…
Man arrested after Langley, B.C., RCMP officer hit and injured by vehicle
LANGLEY, B.C. – Police in Langley, B.C., say a man has been arrested after one…
BC Conservatives remove Kelowna-Mission candidate
The Conservative Party of BC has removed Alexandra Wright as the candidate for Kelowna-Mission. “Yesterday…
‘Not forgotten’: Family, advocates reflect 10 years after death of Tina Fontaine
WINNIPEG – When Elroy Fontaine thinks about his older sister, Tina Fontaine, his mind takes…
B.C. Mounties looking for ‘dangerous’ man after victim set on fire
SURREY, B.C. – Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was lit on…
RCMP say bicycle theft is down in Kelowna
Kelowna RCMP have released some data on bike theft in the city, and it showed…
UPDATE: Three arrested and released in Vernon homicide investigation
Police are investigating a suspicious death in Vernon as a homicide, and so far three…