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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.
Vehicle fire closes Okanagan Connector near Peachland
Highway 97C is currently closed in both directions near Peachland. The highway is closed in…
One dead after an altercation in Penticton
A person died after an altercation in Penticton early this morning. Penticton RCMP were called…
RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians
OTTAWA – RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting…
Police crackdown on Gaza protest encampments on campus sparks outcry
Edmonton police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Alberta's campus on Saturday, prompting…
TRENDING NOW: One of these ducks is not like the others
This duck's walk is a cross between a runway model and Jack Sparrow from "Pirate…
Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The World Video Game Hall of Fame inducted its 10th class…
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is looking for residents’ feedback
Central Okanagan residents have more time to give their input on emergency preparedness. The Central…
Two out of control wildfires near Merritt under 10 hectares
There are two out of control wildfires near Merritt, but there are no evacuation alerts…
Wildfire that triggered evacuation of Fort Nelson, B.C. caused by downed tree: mayor
FORT NELSON, B.C. – The mayor of a northeastern British Columbia municipality says a tree…
Men behind the doomsday seed vault in the Arctic win World Food Prize
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin began thinking about ways…
iN PHOTOS: Northern lights swept through Kamloops, Okanagan last night
Northern lights were visible in Kamloops, Okanagan last night because of a rare storm. The…
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…