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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.
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…
TRENDING NOW: Monkey loves whipped cream
The sheer excitement this monkey has about whipped cream is the feeling we're all chasing. …
Kelowna homeowners have the chance to host a concert in their yard this summer
Kelowna homeowners have the chance to promote local artists through a backyard concert. Backyard Music…
Judge sets aside ruling that granted U.S. trans woman’s refugee status in Canada
VANCOUVER – An American transgender woman says she plans to appeal a Federal Court ruling…
It’s called ‘cozy cardio.’ In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exercise
Political polarization. Economic struggles. Inequity. Climate change. War. In an often-bruising world, you can hardly…
Two structure fires this morning in Kelowna
There were two structure fires in Kelowna this morning, neither fire resulted in injury. Kelowna…
Too pretty? Easter poster depicting a handsome, fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain
MADRID (AP) — A poster in the southern Spanish city of Seville that depicts a…
Penticton’s crime rate trending downward: RCMP
Crime rates were down in Penticton aside from a spike in domestic violence for the…
Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here’s why
NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok may look (or sound) a little different when you scroll…
TRENDING NOW: Elephant pranks unsuspecting woman
Most people know that elephants are smart, but it turns out they have a sense…
RCMP searching for missing West Kelowna man
West Kelowna RCMP are asking the public for help to find a missing 23-year-old man.…
TRENDING NOW: The most devious decoration prank
The best pranks are simple, elegant and diabolical. This prank required expert timing and stroke…
Five Alberta hockey teams joining the BC Hockey League
The BC Hockey League is welcoming five Alberta teams to the league. The Blackfalds Bulldogs,…
TRENDING NOW: Seal likes to spread workplace rumours
Hopefully this seal isn't causing any drama in the workplace, he seems like a notorious…
Kamloops pickleballer picked to play in Australia’s first pro league
Kamloops is home to Canada’s best female pickleball player and she’s been selected to play…
Kamloops’ rink heading to Calgary for the Scotties
Kamloops will be represented at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary next month by…
Vernon man arrested for dangerous driving after hit and run
RCMP officers arrested a 34-year-old Vernon man after a hit and run this past weekend.…
UPDATE: Missing Penticton man located
UPDATE: Jan. 29, 2024 RCMP say a missing Penticton man has been found. All personal…
Missing Japanese woman studying in Kelowna found dead
A 20-year-old Japanese woman reported missing while studying in Kelowna has been found dead. Mia…
How Dominican women fight child marriage and teen pregnancy while facing total abortion bans
AZUA, Dominican Republic (AP) — It was a busy Saturday morning at Marcia González’s church.…
TRENDING NOW: Don’t walk on thin ice, especially in a bathrobe
This guy decides to take a morning stroll on a frozen lake, turns out it…
Which vegetables to plant come spring? Depends on your taste – and your grocery bill
“What should I plant?” is a question new vegetable gardeners tend to ask me over…
Kelowna could have an indoor dog park this year
A local entrepreneur is working to open up an indoor dog park in Kelowna with…
Palestinian-Canadian civilian journalist reported missing in Gaza
A member of a team supporting a Canadian-Palestinian man documenting humanitarian efforts during the Israel-Hamas…