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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.
Unemployment on rise in Kelowna, Kamloops as BC youth struggle to find jobs
"My community of Kelowna has the highest unemployment rate in the country, and you can feel it as it permeates through the local economy."
Whooping cough cases rise in Interior Health as vaccine rates fall
“The most effective way to protect your family and prevent further spread of pertussis is through immunization."
Kelowna high school student wins biggest scholarship in Canada
“I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, as the scholarship will allow me to not only focus on my studies, but to also dedicate time to the things that truly matter to me."
Runners to race through millions of cubic feet of foam at Vernon beach
"We get kids, families, groups of friends, moms, dads, hardcore athletes.”
Who has ‘the meats’ in Okanagan now that Arby’s is closed?
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Cold cuts stacked high on onion buns are no longer available.
iN NUMBERS: Lumber production down since last year in BC Southern Interior
Lumber production and shipments have dropped significantly.
Interior Health warns fake oxy sold in Kelowna doesn’t respond to naloxone
"It can cause breathing and heart rate to slow down, which makes overdoses more complicated and last longer.”
Leaving economic development commission may be Kelowna’s next step to independence
“The reality is Kelowna has changed.”
iN NUMBERS: Gender pay gap closing slowly in B.C.
Which industry would you guess has improved the most when it comes to the gender pay gap?
May another warm, dry month in Okanagan, Kamloops
The lack of rain in May didn't help to alleviate drought conditions.
Botched disco hockey helmet heist at Memorial Cup in Kelowna puts public art in spotlight
“We want to continue to be able to keep making cool stuff for the public.”
New leader doesn’t mean former BC Conservative MLA Boultbee will return to party
"Being extreme on some of the social issues, it's a red line for me. I'm just watching and waiting and seeing what happens just like everybody else.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians worried about sports betting
Have you ever bet on a game?
Rainy reprieve dry conditions in Okanagan, Kamloops but water pooling on highways
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"We'll take anything we can get at this point."
Advancements in DNA tech revive 24 year old sexual assault case at Big White
"Since 2002, testing has become far more sensitive, meaning that samples which previously produced only partial or limited results can sometimes yield more information today.”
UBCO researchers taking closer look at impact of ridesharing on Okanagan transportation
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The UBCO research team are also looking at the impact of the gig economy of the lives of the rideshare drivers.
Why BC doesn’t bury power lines like ones planned for West Kelowna
Burying power lines is rare in B.C., as opposed to other provinces like Alberta.
Westbank shopping centre for sale with $75M price tag
The shopping centre includes Walmart, Dollarama, London Drugs, Starbucks, Anytime Fitness and CIBC.
Province quietly reviving plan for controversial Summerland gravel pit
“For this reason, we are making the community aware of this process and encourage any interested party to share comments.”
iN NUMBERS: BC Interior leads the province for heavy drinking
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Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says when it comes to alcohol “less is best.”
MEC opening first gear swap store in Kelowna
Mountain Equipment Company’s Kelowna location is going to be trying out something new, a Gear…
Why the Kelowna Rockets nickname, logo and mascot don’t match
"They were thinking about something that was a little more kid-friendly.”
iN NUMBERS: Death outpaces birth in Kamloops, Okanagan
Last year was the first time in Canada’s history that the population shrank, and B.C. has the lowest fertility rate in the country.
Sword fights and turkey legs: Okanagan’s first renaissance fair this weekend
“I'm really excited to see everybody's costumes.”