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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 PHOTOS: ‘Weenie Waggle’ dog race and more at pet expo in Kelowna
Hundreds of people and their pets showed up for dog races, vendors, and family fun…
Police say two people killed in plane crash near Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Mounties say two people have died following a plane crash near Squamish,…
UN experts warn Canada lacks proper oversight, safeguards for people behind bars
OTTAWA – A panel of United Nations experts say Canada is failing to ensure equitable…
UPDATE: Kelowna Fire Department douses auto shop fire on Kent Road
A structure fire blazed on Kent Road in Kelowna this morning, but the fire department…
Experts seeing ‘more and more’ hate content created by artificial intelligence
OTTAWA – The clip is of a real historical event — a speech given by…
As Canada warms, infectious disease risks spread north
It was 15 years ago that Ontario student Justin Wood started feeling sick. A keen…
‘Crime of vengeance’: Saskatchewan RCMP say witnesses key to solving brutal slaying
Mounties suspected Tiki Laverdiere was dead before her burned, bludgeoned body was found wrapped in…
TRENDING NOW: Circus cat missed a memo
There was a miscommunication between this talented circus cat and its handler. No one cares…
RDOS waives landfill fees for community clean-ups
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has waived tipping fees at landfills for community clean-up efforts.…
Plane crash reported in the remote outskirts of Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Mounties are investigating a report of a plane crash in the remote…
Vernon RCMP report fewer calls to police, more charges forwarded to prosecutors
There were fewer calls to police and more charges forwarded to prosecutors in Vernon so…
Globe-trotting archeologist who drew comparisons to Indiana Jones dies at age 94
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Schuylar Jones, a globe-trotting American adventurer whose exploits drew comparisons to…
One dead in highway car crash near Kamloops
A person died in a car crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP…
No election deal as leaders of BC United and Conservatives trade scathing comments
VICTORIA – A proposed deal to avoid vote splitting between British Columbia's two right-of-centre parties…
Find deals around Central Okanagan today for ‘Love for Kelowna Day’
There are festivities, including a wine tasting, downtown and businesses around the city are offering…
Human caused wildfire west of Kamloops reaches 30 hectares
An out of control wildfire west of Kamloops has reached 30 hectares. The fire is…
RCMP officer’s social media posts prompt calls for suspension from First Nation chief
BELLA BELLA, B.C. – A British Columbia First Nation is calling for the suspension and…
‘Not currently safe’: Mayor warns Fort Nelson wildfire evacuees against early return
Residents of the northeast British Columbia municipality where thousands of people have been forced to…
TRENDING NOW: Flight attendant can’t keep straight face during safety demo
A plane full of sports fans cheered for their flight attendant like she just scored…
Sarah McLachlan performing in Kelowna this fall
Sarah McLachlan has announced the Canadian leg of her tour and it includes a stop…
Dan Mangan performing in Lake Country this fall
Award-winning artist Dan Mangan is performing in Lake Country this fall. Mangan is putting on…
TRENDING NOW: Gentle kittens don’t know how to fight
These two kittens are just figuring out how to play fight. They are really trying…
Israeli and Hamas leaders join list of people accused by leading war crimes court
JERUSALEM (AP) — By accusing the heads of Israel and Hamas of war crimes, the…
Moose kills Alaska man attempting to take photos of her newborn calves
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 70-year-old Alaska man who was attempting to take photos of…