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Brie Welton
Brie is a recent graduate from UBC Okanagan where she studied English and French while managing the campus newspaper. After working as an intern reporter for the summer of 2019 in her home-town of Kelowna, she rejoined the InfoNews team in March 2020 and moved to Kamloops.
Her interests range from food features and artist profiles to politics, crime and minority issues. She has a passion for story-telling and aspires to one day become a full-time court reporter.
Beloved Kamloops Greek restaurant set to re-open in new space
Many patrons to a Kamloops Greek restaurant were disappointed to hear they had sold their…
Hundreds of notes linked to racist website found scattered at Vernon schools
A Vernon parent was horrified after stumbling upon hundreds of notes promoting a white supremacist…
Women in science to benefit from Lillooet man who left surprise $350K to Thompson Rivers University
A Lillooet man who died last year unexpectedly left his entire fortune to Thompson River…
Kelowna RCMP search for unidentified man in connection to an assault
Police are looking for the public's help to identify a man they say is a…
Good Samaritan jumps into lake to rescue Merritt driver
A Good Samaritan has been commended by Merritt police for rescuing a driver after their…
Two B.C. guide dog puppies named in honour of Dr. Bonnie Henry
Two "adorable" guide dog puppies have been named in honour of B.C.'s top doc. The…
Greens announce candidate for Kamloops-North Thompson
The provincial election just happens to coincide with Thomas Martin's wedding day. Not a big…
Arson investigation underway into fire at Barriere business
Police are looking into a suspicious fire that did serious damage to a Barriere business.…
iN VIDEO: Police investigate group attack of Kelowna teen
Police are investigating after a Kelowna teen was attacked by a group of youth downtown.…
Kamloops Search and Rescue welcomes new canine team member
A Kamloops dog has passed the test she and her handler have been training for…
The most colourful fall hikes in Kamloops, Okanagan
One of the best parts of fall is seeing the leaves turn, and we've rounded…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops residents spot creepy drone watching their home at night
A Kamloops couple is feeling unnerved today after spotting an unidentified drone spying on their…
B.C. NDP acclaim candidate for Kamloops-North Thompson
A Kamloops city councillor will be the B.C. NDP’s candidate in Kamloops-North Thompson in the…
B.C. beachgoers find large, bizarre fish on shore
A B.C. family was enjoying a walk on the beach last week when they found…
Interior Health issues drug check alert for Kamloops
A drug checking alert has been issued for Kamloops by Interior Health today, Sept. 25.…
Police arrest, charge driver in 2019 triple fatal Kamloops hit and run
A year following the tragic hit and run that claimed the lives of three Kamloops…
New Korean sushi place replaces Greek restaurant in Kamloops
When Amy Choi and Uthai Kim heard that a restaurant space was up for grabs…
Online all candidates forum to be hosted by TRU social work students
If you're wondering who to vote for in the upcoming provincial election, you may want…
COVID-19 case identified on WestJet flight to Kamloops
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has announced a recent COVID-19 case on a flight…
Primary investigator in Valentine’s Day kidnapping testifies in Kamloops court
The primary investigator in a high profile 2019 armed robbery and kidnapping testified in Kamloops…
Trial over Valentine’s Day kidnapping that caused chaos from Kelowna to Kamloops underway
The trial of one of the men charged in a high profile 2019 armed robbery…
‘This system is not working,’ Kamloops moms say after struggling to get COVID-19 tests for children
A growing number of Kamloops parents say they are frustrated after finding themselves unable to…
Kamloops nightclub Cactus Jacks to remain closed for 2020
A popular Kamloops nightclub will be closing permanently for the remainder of the year. CJ's…
RCMP looking for witnesses after human remains found in burned out vehicle near Vernon
Police are investigating after first responders found what are believed to be human remains inside…