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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.
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…
Train crash near Revelstoke along Highway 1
There was a train crash east of Revelstoke on Friday night. Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services…
Erratic weather fueled by climate change will worsen locust outbreaks, study finds
Extreme wind and rain may lead to bigger and worse desert locust outbreaks, with human-caused…
Murder investigation leads to charges and an arrest in Kelowna
The Vancouver Police Department arrested a murder suspect in Kelowna on Friday. Police arrested and…
Astronaut headed to the moon says Canada needs more visionaries
OTTAWA – You're in a Florida beach house. You're under quarantine. And you're saying your…
Vancouver police officer is directed to remove patch with Star of David from uniform
Vancouver police say an officer has been told to remove a patch from his uniform…
Prince Harry wraps visit to B.C., promises ‘epic week’ for next year’s Invictus Games
VANCOUVER – Prince Harry told attendees gathered to mark the end of his three-day trip…
Shoppers turn to ‘imperfect produce’ as grocery prices rise
On the outskirts of Barrie, Ont., sunlight washes over the outcast cucumber and parsley stacked…
Newly announced federal funding won’t prevent the spread of invasive mussels in BC
The government’s new funding announcement does not go far enough to protect BC from invasive…
TRENDING NOW: This chicken is its own worst enemy
This chicken is doing its best impression of Robert De Niro from Taxi Driver. It's…
Three Peachland community groups get a new home
Peachland Historic School is going to be the home of a new umbrella organization dedicated…
UPDATE: Missing man last seen in Armstrong located
UPDATE: Feb. 16, 2024 RCMP say a 39-year-old man who was last seen in the…
Free kids’ meals at A&Ws in Okanagan and Kamloops on Family Day
To celebrate Family Day in BC participating A&W restaurants are giving away free kids' meals.…
TRENDING NOW: Dog thinks it’s a pool ball
There was some miscommunication around the pool table and this dog thought it was supposed…
Vernon’s Sovereign Lake Nordic ski club spins millions into BC economy
Vernon’s Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is a major economic driver in the region contributing $5.2…
Penticton launches off-leash dog park experiment
Dog owners in Penticton will be able to test out new "leash optional" areas. The…
Family donates $34,000 to Penticton’s new oncology clinic
The Schellenberg family has made a $34,000 donation to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation…