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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.
iN VIDEO: House cat stalks deer in Kamloops backyard
A cat bit off a little more than it could chew when it decided to…
UPDATE: Two Snowbirds grounded after fatal crash leave Kamloops
After being grounded at the Kamloops Airport for several months, two Canadian Forces Snowbirds have…
Kamloops author of pandemic children’s books sells 1,000 copies
A Kamloops children’s author has published two books about the pandemic this summer and donated…
B.C. SPCA reminds public to leave wildlife care to professionals
A recent rescue at the B.C. SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre serves as a reminder…
‘When Pandemics Collide:’ Kamloops activists to host anti-racism panel
A Kamloops youth centred initiative has partnered with local activists to host an anti-racism panel…
Fluevog creates Dr. Henry shoes in two new colours
The Fluevog shoes that pay homage to B.C.'s provincial health officer now come in two…
Chase RCMP issue 2nd appeal for witnesses to hit and run connected to shooting
RCMP investigators are still looking for witnesses to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and white Ford…
You’ll have to wait to check out Okanagan Lake’s first and only floating restaurant
If you were planning to check out the floating barge bistro on Okanagan Lake this summer,…
Drink in these fun facts about five Kamloops craft breweries
If you're a craft beer fan it's likely you've visited some, if not all of…
ICBC adds 2,000 road test appointments for September
If you need to book a road test with ICBC, you might be able to…
Firefighter has recovered beloved truck stolen during Christie Mountain wildfire
Police have found a firefighter's truck after it was stolen while he battled the Christie…
Kamloops movie theatre offering private rentals
It's been months since you could watch a movie in a cinema but one theatre…
Kamloops city council adopts electric vehicle and e-bike initiative
Kamloops city council will be moving forward with their plan to bring more electric vehicles…
RCMP seize drugs, weapons and stolen bicycles from Kelowna home
Police seized a stash of illicit drugs, weapons and suspected stolen property from a Kelowna home…
Cyclist falls 150 feet from Kettle Valley Railway trestle
A Kelowna cyclist fell from a Kettle Valley Railway trestle and was transported to hospital…
Kelowna Jaycees Farm Project grows produce for charity and passion for gardening
The Kelowna Junior Chamber International Farm Project began with a quarter acre of Kelowna farmland,…
B.C. dog attack has SPCA warning shock collars can lead to aggression
The B.C. SPCA is warning pet owners about the use of shock collars following a…
No more jail time for Salmon Arm 7-Eleven arsonist
A man who drove his car into a Salmon Arm 7-Eleven and set both on…
All vegan, gluten-free café coming to Kelowna next month
A Kelowna couple who started their small vegan baking business selling at farmers' markets will…
Three Surrey men charged with stealing catalytic converters
Charges have been sworn against three Surrey men in connection to a series of catalytic…
iN VIDEO: Tire flies off passing trailer, hits truck on Trans-Canada Highway
A B.C. driver had a close call with a flying tire on the highway last…
Do you have the ugliest furnace in Kamloops? It could win you a new one
A Kamloops business is giving all owners of an ugly furnace the chance to skip…
B.C. Transit handing out free masks in Kelowna
If you're in need of a face covering, today is your chance to snag one…
Council looking to bring more electric vehicles, e-bikes to Kamloops
Kamloops City Council will be looking to bring more electric vehicles and e-bikes to Kamloops,…