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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.
Pipe bomb found on Kamloops beach on New Year’s Day
Someone in Kamloops was planning on starting the New Year off with a bang, and…
Overwhelmed West Kootenay breeder surrenders 11 puppies to SPCA
A breeder in the West Kootenays was overwhelmed and had to surrender 11 labradoodle puppies,…
iN REVIEW: Our favourite stories from 2024
Here are some of our favourite stories that we were able to bring to you…
Okanagan, Kamloops ski hill conditions looking good heading into new year
The valley bottoms may be suffering from a severe lack of snow, but the ski…
Man seriously injured in assault outside Penticton restaurant
A suspect has been arrested and released after an assault took place outside of a…
Missing Kamloops man located deceased
A 45-year-old Kamloops man was found dead after he was reported missing last week. Paul…
B.C.’s top ten absurd and inappropriate 911 calls in 2024
If someone is wearing so much cologne you think they should go to jail, don’t…
Police seek witnesses to fire lit outside Penticton RCMP Detachment
A fire was lit outside the Penticton RCMP detachment and police are searching for witnesses.…
Police report string of Vernon beauty salon break-ins
There has been a series of business break-ins targeting the beauty industry in Vernon. Vernon…
‘Best bang for our buck?’: BC bureaucrats making more money and working from home
With many BC public service employees working from home, a lobby group is concerned taxpayers…
Hundreds of housing units proposed for old Kelowna Farmer’s Market location
The old Kelowna Farmers' Market location could be getting a drastic new look and purpose.…
Shuswap man busted for smuggling drugs and firearms
A Sicamous man has been arrested for firearms and drug trafficking. Jesse Pat Lyle has…
Kettle Valley Rail Trail named one of top ten ‘bikepacking’ routes in North America
The picturesque Kettle Valley Rail Trail has been named one of the top ten "bikepacking"…
Top ten dumb criminal stories of 2024 in Okanagan, Kamloops
Criminals in the Okanagan and Kamloops had some harebrained schemes this year, so here’s a…
Merry Christmas from iNFOnews
We want to thank every iNFOnews.ca reader for supporting us this year. Without you, we…
BC Conservatives unveil ‘Don’t cancel Christmas’ petition after Kelowna controversy
Following the Kelowna “Keep Christ in Christmas” sign controversy, the BC Conservative Party put out…
Kelowna’s Hotel Eldorado discouraging public access to boardwalk despite losing appeal
After losing an appeal to privatize beach access, the Hotel Eldorado in Kelowna posted signage…
‘Mild and a bit dull’: Odds of white Christmas in Okanagan, Kamloops low
Dreams of a white Christmas in Kamloops and the Okanagan will likely go unfulfilled this…
Kelowna car thief arrested with drugs and loaded gun
Officers found a stolen vehicle in downtown Kelowna earlier this month, arrested the driver and…
More seniors are renting alone in Kelowna and Kamloops
When many people think about renters who live alone they often think of single 20-somethings…
Kelowna RCMP catch suspected ‘brazen’ ATM thief
A suspected ATM thief was caught in a stolen truck in Kelowna last week. Kelowna…
City of Kelowna buys Hells Angels clubhouse after a decade of legal proceedings
After years of effort, the provincial government seized the Hells Angels clubhouse in Kelowna and…
Construction on most difficult stretch of cycling trail from Sicamous to Osoyoos underway
The most technically challenging section of a cycling trail, that would run from Sicamous in…
Giving kids lottery scratchers as gifts can create risky gambling behaviour
With online gambling accessible and rising in popularity the BC Lottery Corporation is warning people…