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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.
Beyond the shelf: How grocers decide what gets donated and what gets dumped
TORONTO – On a cool-but-sunny February day in Toronto’s west end, a temperature-controlled truck pulls…
RCMP says two-vehicle crash near Burnaby, B.C. off ramp leaves 1 dead, 2 badly hurt
BURNABY, B.C. – Burnaby RCMP says one person is dead and two people are in…
B.C. Conservatives announce real estate agent as candidate for Kelowna Centre riding
The Conservative Party of BC has announced its candidate for Kelowna Centre. Kristina Loewen is…
Got back! Paul McCartney’s stolen bass is found and returned to the Beatle after more than 50 years
LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney no longer gently weeps for his original bass guitar. A…
COSAR saves side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue saved six side-by-side riders from a gully near Peachland last…
Racism and cultural beliefs can affect organ donations in some communities: doctors
VANCOUVER – A kidney-shaped cake will likely be on the menufor Reema Garcha and her…
Economists expect inflation eased in January, but housing still ‘thorn’ in BoC’s side
OTTAWA – As the Bank of Canada waits for the right moment to start cutting…
Southern Israel was filled with blood and death. Brilliant red wildflowers now bloom among the ashes
REIM, Southern Israel (AP) — Each year as spring approaches, wildflowers erupt across Israel, a…
TRENDING NOW: Cat burglar in the cupboard
This sneaky cat planned an ambitious heist, but the execution was flawed. In an adorable…
TSB investigators deploy to freight train derailment Saturday near Field, B.C.
FIELD, B.C. – Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada were deployed Saturday to…
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 Toyota Tacoma
Having undergone a complete redesign last year, the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado proves how transformative the…
Two structure fires in Vernon on Saturday
Two structure fires were safely extinguished in Vernon yesterday. Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to…
WWII Monuments Men weren’t all men. The female members finally move into the spotlight
DALLAS (AP) — After World War II, the U.S. Army’s art experts set out to…
Farmers in South Okanagan disheartened by a string of thefts
There has been a recent series of farm equipment thefts around Osoyoos. Thieves have stolen…
Seniors lose thousands in three ‘grandparent’ scams in one day in Port Moody, B.C.
PORT MOODY, B.C. – Police in Port Moody, B.C., say three separate seniors were targeted…
Investing 101: The basics of getting your money to grow
The world of investing can be intimidating to Canadians who have limited knowledge on the…
Homeless N.L. man lives on $175 a month. Federal housing monitor says it’s not enough
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – People on government income support programs are increasingly ending up in…
Train locomotives derail near Revelstoke, B.C., two injured, cleanup underway
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – Two railway crew members were sent to hospital after multiple locomotives derailed…
iN PHOTOS: Why residents of Hope fought to move its historic train station, again
After years under threat of demolition, the historic Hope Station House was moved to a…
B.C. Prosecution Service updates hate crime definitions, includes ‘hate propaganda’
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Prosecution Service has revised its hate crimes policy, expanding definitions…
TRENDING NOW: Wide receiver disguised as a little retriever
These two played a very surprising and impressive round of catch. The expressions on both…
Researchers investigate theory linking severe menopausal symptoms to dementia
CALGARY – A University of Calgary study is looking into whether severe symptoms of menopause…
Are these groundcovers tough enough for lawns and gardens in dry climes?
Growing a lush lawn in the desert can feel like a losing battle. With the…
A Black author takes a new look at Georgia’s white founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Thurmond thought he was reading familiar history at the burial…