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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.
Controversial Okanagan MLA tries to repeal BC Human Rights Code
The bill introduced in the legislature was supported by the BC Conservatives.
Study finds charging non-Kelowna residents more for recreation is money loser
The city hired an accounting firm to do the math.
‘Screwed over’: Okanagan family fighting with ICBC’s no-fault model five years after crash
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The family is is hoping to be heard during a review of the new no-fault insurance model that got underway this week.
Penticton city councillor’s historic sex crime trial set for next month
He’s facing numerous charges for sex crimes against victims who were underage at the time of the alleged offences.
iN PHOTOS: Moments between a pair of eagles in West Kelowna
When bald eagles find a mate they stay together until one of them dies, so these two are a pair for life.
iN NUMBERS: Major sports events in Okanagan, Kamloops this year
Get some foam fingers and face paint because it's a good year to be a sports fan.
Not cold enough for world-class Okanagan ice wine this winter
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Ice wine began as a way to salvage frozen grapes that couldn’t be used for regular wine.
Lake Country vandal’s graffiti spree ended with a foot chase
"This type of vandalism has been increasing, and it is hoped that this arrest will help reduce the damage being caused.”
American country musician turned away from Kelowna for decade old weed conviction
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“Everybody’s got a past. Mine’s still haunting me."
iN NUMBERS: Big provincial budget bucks headed for Kamloops, Okanagan
Vernon is conspicuously absent from the big projects list.
iN PHOTOS: Rescued animals living their best lives in BC
Some photos and stories to help restore your faith in humanity.
Supports in place for Kelowna’s homeless as mercury drops
“The city will be distributing warming supplies like toques, gloves, socks, as well as hand and foot warmers.”
iN PHOTOS: Historic gold panning in Princeton
A glimpse into the lives of people panning for gold a century ago.
Kelowna launches overnight security patrol in response to crime complaints
Downtown crime, homelessness and drug use has been a major concern for the business community.
Gang unit seizes guns, drugs and makes arrests in South Okanagan
“We were able to safely apprehend high-risk offenders and disrupt drug trafficking activity before it escalated further."
iN NUMBERS: What people in the Southern Interior want to do about extortion
Many British Columbians want more than a police task force.
Kelowna RCMP short 50 officers as demands for service increase
“Kelowna is a very, very, very busy city with a number of complex problems.”
Kelowna gearing up to adjust short-term rental rules ahead of likely return
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Kelowna wants to regulate short-term rentals like Airbnd more closely.
13 years later RCMP search for answers in West Kelowna double homicide
“These homicides were senseless acts of violence, and this investigation remains a priority."
Beloved northern BC wildlife rescuer rushed to Kelowna hospital after heart attack
"Peter and I are so humbled and grateful by the support and encouragement from family, friends and our community.”
Return to winter will be brief for the Okanagan and Kamloops
“I wouldn't put away the snow shovels quite yet, and I certainly wouldn't take out the flip-flops.”
Gas prices in Kelowna, Vernon plummet while the rest of B.C. isn’t so lucky
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Today’s gas prices feel pretty good since in 2022 Kelowna had a peak gas price of $2.17 a litre, but it’s not quite as low as it was in 2020 at $0.89 a litre.
iN PHOTOS: Superb Silver Star mountain sunsets saturate skies
Some of the best sunsets of the year.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians still feel threatened by Trump’s tariffs
Research Co. polled British Columbians to find out where they’re at on how Canada has handled the Trump trade war.