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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.
TRENDING NOW: Cat and chicken fight for custody
Against its natural killer instincts this cat has decided it wants to adopt some chicks. …
BC’s police watchdog no longer in staffing crisis thanks to new funding
BC's police watchdog has suffered from a shortage of staff causing some investigations to take…
Vernon man sent to hospital with stab wounds; two suspects arrested
A man was stabbed in downtown Vernon this morning. Police received a report of a…
Senior in hospital after hit and run in Lake Country
Lake Country RCMP are investigating a possible hit and run involving an elderly pedestrian over…
Mortar round found on hiking trail in Kalamalka Lake park near Vernon
A fire fuel mitigation crew working in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park found an unexploded ordnance…
Kelowna couple pledge $1 million to build gym at Okanagan College in Kelowna
Okanagan College has received a million dollar donation from the co-founder of Big White Ski…
RCMP tight-lipped about ‘police incident’ that closed Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna
RCMP have reopened a section of the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna following a police…
iN VIDEO: YouTuber shows off some of the best hiking spots in the Okanagan
The Fireplace Channel has a rival for relaxing content to have playing in the background;…
Love yourself on Valentine’s Day at this Kelowna hotel
Put yourself first this Valentine’s Day with a virtual reality self-love experience at a Kelowna…
TRENDING NOW: Cat’s printer ambush goes wrong
This cat crouches in wait on top of the printer, setting up the perfect ambush. …
Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl? You can bet on that in BC
Swifties now have a reason to place bets on the Super Bowl this Sunday. BC…
Police watchdog investigating Kelowna RCMP officer after failed wellness check
BC's police watchdog is investigating after a man an RCMP officer was supposed to check…
Suspicious Kelowna apartment fire prompts evacuation
There was a suspicious apartment fire in Kelowna early this morning. Kelowna Fire Department responded…
Meet the newscaster in drag making LGBTQ+ history in Mexican television
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Guillermo Barraza buzzes with a nervous energy as he watches himself…
TRENDING NOW: Puppy hangs on for dear life
This puppy is hanging on to this sock with some serious determination. The way it…
Charity hockey tournament in Kelowna features former Canuck
A charity hockey tournament in Kelowna is pairing amateur players with NHL pros to support…
Kelowna rally targets Alberta’s new trans youth policies
People rallied in Kelowna today to protest against the new policies affecting trans youth in…
Spending tax dollars on dog parks in Thompson-Okanagan a win for everyone
As dog ownership rises, municipalities around Okanagan are spending more on dog parks and an…
Want to boost your tax refund with an RRSP loan? Experts say there’s more to consider
OTTAWA – RRSP loans might be a tempting option for Canadians looking to top up…
At trendy Japanese cafés, customers enjoy cuddling with pigs
TOKYO (AP) — First there were cafés that allowed pets. Then came cat cafés, where…
Changes to Penticton’s bylaw service meant more calls for service
Bylaw officers in Penticton were granted more power in 2023 and the service has released…
Edmunds: What you actually need to know about wintertime driving with an electric vehicle
As a big winter storm rolled across the United States in mid-January, many news outlets…
Flight Centre fights hundreds of fake sites, as bogus booking costs B.C. man $2,280
VANCOUVER – Ihsan Abdul Salam describes himself as a “loyal” customer of Flight Centre, booking…
AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up
VANCOUVER – Underage Canadian high school girls are targeted using AI to create fake explicit…