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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.
Meet the captain of Okanagan Lake’s ice cream boat
Ryan Upsdell is the captain of Kelowna’s first ice cream boat called the Purple Penguin.…
A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries
I’ve been growing dwarf blueberries for three years, and my plants are covered in green…
From a media perspective, it was a tale of two Trump speeches – and long enough for both
From a media perspective, Donald Trump failed to stick the landing at the Republican convention…
Garage fire in Kelowna doused; no one hurt
A garage was engulfed in flames in Kelowna yesterday, but firefighters were able to contain…
Gun-control group fears Liberals have ‘abandoned’ efforts on assault-style firearms
OTTAWA – A prominent gun-control group fears the Liberal government has abandoned its commitment to…
Wildfire evacuation alert issued for some Echo Lake residents in North Okanagan
The Regional District of North Okanagan has issued an evacuation alert for the West End…
Wildfires erupt in B.C. with more heat and thunderstorms on the way
The number of wildfires in British Columbia has flared as more lightning storms bring the…
TRENDING NOW: Dog babysits kittens
Every mom deserves a break, including cat moms. It's almost as if the momma cat…
Major delays continue on Highway 97 near Peachland wildfire
The wildfire near Peachland is under control but drivers should be ready for major delays…
Serious car crash on Trans-Canada near Golden
An SUV was rear-ended on the Trans-Canada Highway near Golden yesterday. RCMP responded to a…
TRENDING NOW: Unwelcome farm animals just want to hang out
This mirrors the moment at the end of a great party when you have to…
Motorcyclist in Oliver flees too fast for police to pursue
Oliver police are on the lookout for a motorcyclist who fled from police. An RCMP…
Wildfires bring smoky skies to Kamloops, Okanagan
It's going to get smoky in Kamloops and the Okanagan thanks to wildfires burning in…
Woman dies suddenly in Kamloops; police seize firearm
A woman in Kamloops died suddenly, and police seized a semi automatic rifle at the…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man has been located
UPDATE: July 18, 2024 RCMP say a missing 59-year-old Vernon man has been located, and…
Okanagan peace group taking part in global kite festival in solidarity with Palestine
An Okanagan peace and justice organization is hosting a kite festival in solidarity with Palestine…
TRENDING NOW: Dog is ready for his closeup
This dog just got a blowout and it is ready for the runway, red carpet…
Evacuated resident unable to collect belongings after UBCO tower debacle
Steven Wolfe had to evacuate his home because of the UBC Okanagan downtown construction project…
Jet skier fined nearly $300 for unsafe tubing on Okanagan Lake
A jet skier was fined after police saw them dangerously towing someone on a tube…
New flights from Kelowna to Prince George start this fall
A new flight route from Kelowna to Prince George aims to help connect the two…
iN VIDEO: West Kelowna’s Westside Daze drone show
West Kelowna’s Westside Daze had a drone show as Saturday’s grand finale, and it went…
iN PHOTOS: Fans came out in droves for Rock the Lake in Kelowna
The heat didn’t slow down the party at Rock the Lake Festival in Kelowna over…
First Responders can’t go to Victoria neighbourhood without police: chief
VICTORIA – A recent attack on a Victoria paramedic and the subsequent threats against cops…
TRENDING NOW: A slip, fall, and infectious laugh
This woman fell and tried to play it cool, but this kid didn't let her. …