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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.
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…
Rift growing between Big White community and regional district over garbage
Proposed changes to the Big White transfer station struck a nerve for the mountain community’s…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man located
UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2024 RCMP say a 62-year-old missing Kamloops man has been located and…
TRENDING NOW: Bird just wants a beer
This bird named Steven just wanted to unwind with a frosty beer after a hard…
Disease, habitat loss threaten Southern Interior’s bighorn sheep population
The Southern Interior's bighorn sheep are constantly under threat and a society trying to protect…
Victims in Kamloops break-and-enter were away from home for two hours
Kamloops RCMP are seeking the public’s help to find two suspects wanted in connection to…
WestJet offering more flights out of Kelowna this summer
Travellers will be able to jet across the country more easily this summer. WestJet has…
iN VIDEO: Middle school students do battle with LEGO robots at UBCO
The future of robotics was on display at a competition in Kelowna over the weekend.…