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 PHOTOS: Kelowna chocolate shop has unique handmade items for the holidays
"I'm a mom, and I love when children come in, and I get to talk to them, and serve them, and just see their little faces, and how excited they get.”
Penticton brewery proves sustainability is profitable
“We set out to prove that bold climate action and business success can thrive together.”
Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
“I don't know if you've heard nothing good happens past midnight. It kind of rings true."
Support for B.C. wineries following last year’s freeze extended another year
Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is…
New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre in Penticton with a new canning line.
iN NUMBERS: What does Made in BC or Canada actually mean?
Just because something says Made in Canada or Made in B.C. doesn’t mean parts of it don’t come from the U.S. or other countries.
Okanagan stone fruit looking good for the first time in years
Don’t jinx it, but a farm in West Kelowna is seeing loads of stone fruit…
iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
iN NUMBERS: How Kamloops, Okanagan took on the housing crisis in 2024
Some figures are worth bragging about while others, not so much.
Shuswap farmer and volunteer delivered free corn to evacuees during wildfire crisis
A farmer in the Shuswap donated over 600 cobs of fresh corn to people impacted…
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival returns a bit later than usual
The Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is returning later than usual with wineries participating all across…
Penticton brewery wins two gold medals at Canada Beer Cup
Penticton's Tin Whistle Brewing won two gold medals at the Canada Beer Cup earlier this…
Bartenders take the spotlight as cocktail contest returns to Kelowna
An Okanagan cocktail contest is returning for the first time since the pandemic. Okanagan Spirits…
Kelowna brewery boasts best gluten-free brews in Canada
A Kelowna craft brewery apparently makes the best gluten-free beer in Canada since it has…
Summerland winery group transitions to renewable natural gas
Okanagan’s Crush Pad Winery group have made the switch to 100% renewable natural gas. Summerland’s…