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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.
iN VIDEO: Vernon historian digitizes old film reels to connect people with their past
Vernon historian Francois Arseneault digitizes and catalogues old film reels in order to preserve them,…
Canada says it will join effort to get aid to Gaza through humanitarian sea corridor
OTTAWA – Canada will join an international effort to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza by…
TRENDING NOW: Dog masters Jenga
Some may think you need thumbs to play Jenga, this dog proves otherwise. His focus…
What do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing? The wild and wacky skijoring
LEADVILLE, Colo. (AP) — Nick Burri clicks into his ski bindings, squats to stretch his…
Do AI video-generators dream of San Pedro? Madonna among early adopters of AI’s next wave
Whenever Madonna sings the 1980s hit “La Isla Bonita” on her concert tour, moving images…
Two-time Enderby mayor representing BC United in Salmon Arm-Shuswap
BC United has announced Greg McCune as its candidate for the Salmon Arm-Shuswap riding for…
Construction underway on new pier in Summerland
The District of Summerland is building a new pier at Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach. Construction…
Canadians paying billions of dollars in ‘excess’ bank fees: report
TORONTO – As the federal government pushes to reduce bank fees, a report from consultancy…
Vernon’s Kal Tire South arena temporarily closed
Kal Tire Place South is temporarily closed today and tomorrow for repairs. The ice chiller…
How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's the Oscars' time to shine. After an abnormally packed awards…
Eby downplays Danielle Smith’s concerns about diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier David Eby is downplaying concerns raised by his Alberta counterpart…
TRENDING NOW: Dogs enjoy skip rope at recess
These dogs are truly jump rope professionals, this is wildly impressive. They're hardworking students and…
Alcohol excise tax capped at 2 per cent for two more years, Freeland announces
TORONTO – Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government will cap the annual alcohol…
Income flatlined? How to know when to take a risk and pursue a bigger paycheque
Allison Venditti knows how hard the "should I stay or should I go" question can…
Climate-conscious travelers are jumpstarting Europe’s sleeper trains
After being gently rocked awake in her sleeper cabin, Sarah Marks spent the morning of…
One Tech Tip: Change these settings on X to limit calls and hide your IP address
Elon Musk's social media platform X has made audio and video calling capabilities available to…
Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to ‘root out’ antisemitism in B.C.
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier David Eby says he heard "devastating" accounts of antisemitism from…
Half of the Insane Clown Posse coming to Vernon
Joseph William Utsler, better known as Shaggy 2 Dope from Insane Clown Posse, is coming…
Most Canadians changing clocks to spring forward for daylight time
Canadians are changing their clocks tonight as much of the country prepares to spring forward…
‘I missed screaming about stuff’: The Jerry Cans’ Andrew Morrison on his solo project
TORONTO – Sometimes Andrew Morrison felt as if his Nunavut-based rock band the Jerry Cans…
TRENDING NOW: Dog learns a lesson about biting
This dog was just trying to wrestle but it took things a little too far.…
Vernon joyrider gets two cars impounded and $2K in fines on same night
A 23-year-old Vernon man was caught driving recklessly in two vehicles and they were both…
TRENDING NOW: Meow Tyson warms up before the big fight
This cat is known as Meow Tyson, or Manny Paqmeow, the fiercest feline fighter in…
Kelowna Rocket receives award for saving drowning man
Kelowna Rocket Ty Hurley is getting an award for saving a man’s life at a…