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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.
Sarcastic BC teacher who mocked students resigns after being suspended
“I’m guessing you’re not from here. If you knew how many diseases there were in Canada, would you still have come here?”
iN NUMBERS: Fluctuating construction stats in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNhome
A few big projects can really change the numbers.
The twists and turns that led to a public hearing on the Kelowna Springs Golf Course development
After the original plan was quashed, Denciti quietly drafted a new plan.
Kelowna saw double digit drop in rent as cost in Kamloops rising
iNhome
While rental costs are dropping so are the size of apartments.
Rutland gets chance to be heard at Conservative crime, social disorder town hall
“Consistently people were really upset that they didn't think that they were going to be included.”
Lumby shooting victim dies in hospital
Police had arrested a suspect shortly after the shooting but they were later released without charges.
Who should pay $33M to fix South Okanagan community’s failing water system? It’s complicated
“This is just a deflection because they don't want to have to come up with the money.”
iN NUMBERS: Economics of arts and culture in Okanagan, Kamloops
How many of your tax dollars should go to arts and culture in your city?
Contract for Central Okanagan transit system quietly renewed with foreign corporation
iNwheels
Transit activists say they'll continue to fight for between transit service.
Real estate sales in Okanagan, Kamloops still slow
iNhome
“Demand hasn’t disappeared, and with more listings coming online, we may just be seeing a natural lag between renewed interest and finalized sales.”
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops MLA in tight BC Conservative leadership race
Only three sitting MLAs are in the race for the BC Conservative leadership.
Why the Okanagan snowpack is far below normal and most of BC isn’t
"Over the Coquihalla and some of those areas, we really saw fairly significant precipitation, but we didn't get anything into the valley bottoms.”
War with Iran has gas prices on the rise in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwheels
The U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran this past weekend and Iran has effectively…
Summerland cherry research to speed up breeding climate resistant trees
iNwine
"How we can help you now and in the future?"
iN PHOTOS: Summerland photographer capturing mountain goats for 20 years
B.C. has the largest population of mountain goats in North America and while they aren’t endangered, the species is a high priority for conservation.
iN NUMBERS: No more seasonal time change in B.C.
Get ready to change your clocks for the last time.
Kelowna Springs Golf Course public hearing last stand for development opponents
“This is it. There’s no other avenue."
Big White not concerned about ski conditions as winter ending early
“It's going to be quite warm and mild to start off the month, not seeing any cold Arctic air coming down anytime soon."
TRENDING NOW: Seal gives diver a pat on the head
A very considerate water puppy.
iN PHOTOS: Lots of skiing left in Kamloops and the Okanagan
It might be warming up in the valleys, but don't pack up your ski gear just yet.
iN NUMBERS: Crime in Kamloops, Okanagan a mixed bag in 2025
What crime statistic matters most to you?
Free and casual: Pros and hobbyists gather in Kelowna to test new games
"It could be hand drawn on pieces of paper that you cut up yourself, or it could be something that people have 3D printed.”
iN NUMBERS: Rent prices falling faster in B.C. than national average
iNhome
These numbers show a small step toward clawing our way out of the housing crisis.
B.C. minimum wage set to rise again this spring
“Working people in our province are feeling the pressure of inflation.”