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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: Just kiddin’ around at goat yoga in Penticton
“The goats just love people, and they're so used to the attention that that's all they really want."
Why an Okanagan pro-choice activist couldn’t get billboard and had to get a bus ad
"I tried to find the next most impactful way to show our message and that was transit ads.”
iN NUMBERS: Looking at Okanagan condo inventory in wake of PM’s controversial buyout plan
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What are your thoughts on this plan?
Sunday Service trying to bring something new to Okanagan party scene
People are looking for fun things to do and interesting places to enjoy music without binge drinking until the wee hours of the morning.
Kamloops ATM thief makes his getaway by swimming across river
"Keep their eyes out for the suspect, who will undoubtedly still be wet and cold. If you see him immediately call police.”
iN NUMBERS: City employees make more than mayors in Okanagan, Kamloops
Guess who's really making the big bucks?
Kelowna ComiCon back in action this weekend
There’s going to be a cosplay contest, a live Dungeons and Dragons show, lip-sync battle, panels, celebrity guests and of course vendors with all kinds of comics and collectibles
Rain in forecast won’t provide much relief for Okanagan, Kamloops
“We're expecting to have showers basically all day starting on Thursday night and continuing all day Friday.”
Kelowna council candidate campaigns with AI videos and no one can stop him
“I believe the target market I'm going after, I don't think they care."
iN NUMBERS: A look at the crazy gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops
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No one would blame you if you’re been averting your eyes from the price of…
‘Canada Shore’ set to film in Kelowna again this summer and the neighbours aren’t happy
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"The neighbourhood will be busier than usual with our crew and essential work trucks in the area.”
Rutland’s on-call team gearing up to take on social disorder in the Kelowna neighbourhood
“We don't enforce the criminal code. What we bring is a lot of compassion and patience to each engagement.”
iN NUMBERS: BC’s World Cup fever goes on and on
How much would you pay to see a match?
Campfire sparked wildfire in West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Park
"The public is urged to be vigilant, be responsible and be extremely cautious with fire, sparks and sources of heat as we move into wildfire season.”
Football vs. football: How the World Cup created Touchdown Kelowna
"So it worked out really well for Kelowna that we were able to be the host city for their couple of games.”
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians want to bring back the death penalty for murderers
Where do you land on the death penalty?
Province looking to save three sections of Kettle Valley Rail Trail damaged by flooding
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One of the section's of the KVR trail damaged by flooding will be decommissioned.
Best spots to catch World Cup fever in Okanagan, Kamloops
Where are you watching the FIFA World Cup?
Crews get a handle on West Kelowna wildfire
BC Wildfire Service said the fire is being held.
Independent review of Kelowna pediatric unit closure backs up staff complaints
"Interior Health has been warned for years, but concerns were not acted on quickly enough, trust with frontline healthcare workers collapsed, and children and families paid the price."
iN NUMBERS: Specialist waitlists worsen impact on patients and doctors
"Action is required now to support our specialists, otherwise, they will leave or find other work.”
Cops inspected 400 trucks in Kamloops handing out dozens of tickets
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Officers were especially focused on cargo securement and tampering with electronic logging devices.
How this fruit stand took advantage of the Okanagan Rail Trail
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"They would come up to us saying that this would be a really good idea if we could connect it."