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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.
Warm weather means Kelowna’s waterparks are open early
This weekend temperatures are expected to get up to 29 C, but Kelowna residents can…
Bob Ross’ legacy lives on in new ‘The Joy of Painting’ series
A new generation can learn how to paint happy trees and to make happy accidents…
Thousands in Fort Nelson, B.C., ordered to evacuate as wildfire threatens town
FORT NELSON, B.C. – Thousands of people in northeast British Columbia were ordered to evacuate…
TRENDING NOW: Pup’s agility training isn’t going so well
It doesn't appear this pup completely understands the assignment, but they're trying their best. There's…
Fire danger level raised to high in all Central Okanagan regional parks
The fire danger in the Central Okanagan has been bumped to high in all regional…
Kamloops man facing weapons charges following stolen vehicle investigation
A Kamloops man is facing seven charges related to weapons after police discovered he was…
UPDATE: Crash closes Highway 97 between West Kelowna and Peachland
Traffic is starting to move along a stretch of Highway 97 between West Kelowna and…
Police hunt for suspect after convenience store robbed in Merritt
Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery in Merritt today. RCMP were called…
Prime Minister Trudeau in West Kelowna announces funding for wildfire preparedness
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more money is coming for volunteer firefighters and wildfire preparedness…
Prime Minister in Central Okanagan to meet with first responders
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in the Central Okanagan today to meet with local first…
One dead in Highway 97 crash in Peachland
West Kelowna RCMP have confirmed one person died in the car crash on Highway 97…
Emergency alert system to be tested nationwide today including Okanagan, Kamloops
The federal government is testing the Alert Ready system across the country this morning, including…
Province spending $15M to protect Okanagan drinking water from wildfire
The BC government, several municipalities and a First Nation have created a new plan to…
TRENDING NOW: This guy wants to make enemies apparently
This guy woke up and chose to go out and make some enemies. In a…
New ‘tamper-proof’ locking bike racks coming to Kelowna
Special new bike racks are being installed around Kelowna to help reduce bike and scooter…
Kelowna council finalizes budget with nearly 5% tax increase
Kelowna city council has finalized the budget for 2024, including an increase to property taxes.…
UPDATE: Missing Penticton man located
UPDATE: May 6, 2024 RCMP say a missing 43-year-old Penticton man has been located. All…
Kelowna Rocket helps Canada win gold at world championship
Canada took home the gold at the International Ice Hockey Federation U18 World Championships on…
‘Pretty cool’: Vancouver FC plans to make an announcement in Kelowna
Vancouver Football Club and the City of Kelowna have a big announcement planned this week…
Ashes inside urn found in Vernon park
Vernon RCMP are trying to find the owner of an urn found in a local…
TRENDING NOW: Dog cares about water conservation
As we head into summer this dog is an adorable reminder to not waste water.…
As Ottawa replaces watchdog for firms operating abroad, advocates urge full reform
OTTAWA – Advocates are calling on Ottawa to profoundly change the powers of the watchdog…
Become a citizen scientist and count bats in Kamloops, Okanagan
The BC Annual Bat Count needs volunteers to help count up the little winged creatures…
India’s foreign minister reacts to murder charges, claims Canada welcomes criminals
OTTAWA – India's Foreign Affairs Minister accused Canada of welcoming criminals from his country in…