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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.
These oldest inhabited termite mounds have been active for 34,000 years
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Scientists in South Africa have been stunned to discover…
When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how young
When Michael Natividad learned to ride a bike at 7 or 8 years old, he…
RCMP homicide team investigating suspicious death in Hope
A 45-year-old Chilliwack man was found dead in Hope, and police believe his death is…
Penticton allows early morning construction noise due to heat wave
Penticton residents can expect some early morning construction noise for the next two weeks because…
Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamanderlike beast with sharp fangs…
B.C. port employer requests ‘urgent strike intervention’ by the CIRB
VANCOUVER – The BC Maritime Employers Association says it is requesting urgent intervention by the…
Trudeau to tell allies to stay resolute as Ukraine to at centre of NATO summit
WASHINGTON – Canada will be reassuring allies of its commitment to the western alliance as…
Kelowna Ribfest continues today
Today is the last day to check out Kelowna’s Ribfest in City Park. The festival…
After highway death of a beloved bear in B.C., experts look for lessons
FIELD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – In the spring of 2023, a Parks Canada team strung…
Heat warnings expand in B.C. as heat expected to intensify
VANCOUVER – Environment Canada says a heat wave covering more than three dozen regions in…
‘Dead to me’: Alberta transgender teen takes action after being deadnamed in yearbook
Remi Laboucane says memories of being bullied were finally fading, memories so awful he switched…
TRENDING NOW: Battling balloon barbarians
Forget Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots this balloon head battling game is where it's at. …
The Biden campaign drafted questions for the president’s interviews on a pair of Black radio shows
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden 's campaign provided lists of approved questions to…
International environmental watchdog wants probe into shipping pollution enforcement
Investigators with an international environmental watchdog have recommended a probe into whether Canada is violating…
Broken sewer line closes several Vernon beaches
A broken sewer line has closed several beaches along Okanagan Lake in Vernon. Beaches from…
BC woman allegedly joined ISIS, now charged with terrorism offences
A 51-year-old woman from Squamish has been charged with terrorism offences after she allegedly left…
Keep your kettle whistling all year round by growing your own tea plants
The typical backyard food grower is familiar with planting greens, tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs, berries…
Whale researcher says orphan orca ‘likely’ seen off Vancouver Island at Friendly Cove
VICTORIA – A whale researcher says a lone young killer whale spotted surfacing Friday at…
Environment Canada issues widespread warnings as intense heatwave settles over B.C.
VANCOUVER – More than two dozen regions in British Columbia are under warnings as a…
Kelowna RCMP investigate drowning report at downtown marina
Police are investigating a possible drowning, and are asking the public to avoid the Kelowna…
Pro-Palestinian protesters vow to fight on, as numbers dwindle at UBC encampment
VANCOUVER – When the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver started…
B.C. ship and dock foremen issue 72-hour strike notice to employer
VANCOUVER – A union representing ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has issued 72-hour…
Non-profit opposed to new suburb proposal in Kelowna’s north-end
A developer has proposed 2,000 new residential units in McKinley Beach, but a local non-profit…
TRENDING NOW: And now an orangutan magician
This orangutan is working on their magic career but their assistant isn't helping with this…