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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.
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…
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…