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.
Not much celebration planned for 4/20 in Okanagan, Kamloops
“It is a Monday, it's a weekday, and Mondays are like, ‘ugh, Monday.’ But why not start the week right?"
Okanagan ideal climate for growing cannabis; getting bud to consumers a challenge
“I wouldn't have done it if I had known what I know now.”
B.C. tech company rolls out new cannabis breathalyzer
The device detects recent cannabis use.
American country musician turned away from Kelowna for decade old weed conviction
“Everybody’s got a past. Mine’s still haunting me."
More Okanagan cannabis consumers choosing beverages as quality improves
The new products don't taste like bong water anymore.
iN NUMBERS: Weed, yes, but few British Columbians support more legalization
British Columbians are pretty clear: No more tinkering with legalization of harder drugs.
Kelowna researchers find magic mushroom microdoses boost mood temporarily
"These findings help clarify when and how microdosing effects are felt.”
What you should know about having cannabis in your vehicle in BC
Transporting cannabis in a vehicle legally is something a lot of people don’t think about.
Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren’t dominating the black market
“The black market's never going to go away but I think there's a way where the government can still make money without gouging the producers.”
Penticton ‘potio’ weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
"There's no monetization.”
iN NUMBERS: Now that weed is legal BC teens are smoking less
If you really want to discourage your teen from smoking weed, light up a joint and call it "wacky tobacky".
Penticton ‘potio’ smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to…
Kelowna looking to update outdated cannabis bylaws
Kelowna still has bylaws for cannabis producers and retailers from before legalization, and the city plans to update those. The city has an outdated bylaw regarding cannabis businesses from 2014, which still uses terminology like Medical Marihuana Producer, six years…
South Okanagan cannabis lobby shares gripes with local candidates
Cannabis producers and retailers from the Penticton-Summerland riding met recently with four candidates running in the BC election to explain how the government’s actions are hindering the industry. They met with BC Conservative candidate Amelia Boultbee, BC NDP candidate Tina…
iN VIDEO: Police looking for tips in West Kelowna pot shop break-in
Two burglars broke into a cannabis shop in West Kelowna nearly two weeks ago and used a garbage bin to haul away their ill-gotten gains. West Kelowna RCMP were dispatched to a break and enter at Skye Cannabis on Stevens…