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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.
iN VIDEO: RDCO adds 25 parks to federal conservation network
The Regional District of Central Okanagan added 25 regional parks to Canada’s protected areas network.…
BC man wins $58 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot
A BC man has won a whopping $58 million in the lottery. Hao Ping Chung of…
TRENDING NOW: Doggos having a blast with garden hose water fountain
Garden hose water fountains for dogs can be tricky sometimes. These two dogs are trying…
Opie the valuable parrot stolen from a Salmon Arm pet store recovered by staff
A pricey parrot was stolen from a pet store in Salmon Arm earlier this week,…
Provincewide crack down reveals lots of bad Kelowna drivers: highway patrol
Two separate police initiatives cracked down on bad drivers in Kelowna recently. The RCMP's highway…
Salmon Arm RCMP on the hunt for a parrot thief
A thief nabbed a parrot from a pet store in Salmon Arm earlier this week.…
TRENDING NOW: Failed kitten exorcism attempt
It's like there's some kind of demon possessing this kitten. Its owner decided to bring…
Lime introduces incentive program for e-scooter parking in Kelowna
Kelowna residents might not be tripping over e-scooters and e-bikes any longer. The company that…
FortisBC gas rate steady as carbon tax increases
The BC Utilities Commission has approved FortisBC's request to maintain the cost of natural gas…
For Kyne, mathematics and drag are all about creativity and shattering stereotypes
Shortly after "Math in Drag" hit the shelves in book stores across North America, author…
TRENDING NOW: Trash panda bandit
This raccoon was given a mission and chose to accept it. How this raccoon got…
Forum for Okanagan TV and film talked industry “boom”
Dozens of aspiring actors and movie makers attended the Okanagan TV and film forum in…
Avalanche at Big White reminder of hazardous backcountry conditions
Three skiers went out of bounds at Big White Ski Resort and triggered an avalanche…
Kelowna RCMP seeking witnesses to bus loop incident
Kelowna RCMP are searching for witnesses to an incident at the Queensway bus loop that…
Kelowna RCMP arrested a man in crisis
The Kelowna RCMP arrested a man who appeared to be in crisis yesterday. Police received…
Police say woman murdered at home near University of B.C. campus, two arrested
VANCOUVER – Police say a woman has been murdered at a home on the edge…
TRENDING NOW: Turtle gets radical on a skateboard
This turtle is trying to decide whether to go by Tony Turtle, or Turtle Hawk. …
Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — For years, scientists have known people who use neti pots can…
Edmunds: Which three-row EV is best? Edmunds compares the Kia EV9 and Rivian R1S
Shoppers thinking about buying a three-row SUV have plenty of options. Unless they want an…
It’s not what St. Patrick used, but today’s three-leaved shamrock can make a nice houseplant
St. Patrick is believed to have used a three-leaf clover to explain the complexity of…
Some doctors sneak education into their online content to drown out misinformation
TORONTO – When Dr. Siobhan Deshauer makes online videos, her primary goal is to demystify…
Victoria police notebook left in possession of suspected criminal for eight days
VICTORIA – Police in Victoria say they are looking into digital alternatives after another lost…
Orcas that hunt the world’s biggest predators may be a new population, say scientists
VANCOUVER – Researchers from the University of British Columbia said they've identified a potentially new…
TRENDING NOW: Dog drawn sleigh ride
This classic odd couple is having a snow day. It looks like this dog is…