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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.
Kamloops locksmith rescues two dogs from hot cars
A Kamloops locksmith put out a call last week asking anyone who sees a dog…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops driver narrowly avoids being hit by semi
A Kamloops driver had a close call this week when a transport truck almost hit…
Winner could collect $300,000 in B.C. SPCA 50/50 lottery
The only thing better than helping an animal in need, is helping an animal in…
Why you may have received a mysterious mesh bag from the City of Kamloops
A mysterious mesh bag mailed by the City of Kamloops had many residents scratching their…
The living are being asked to weigh in on what happens with the dead in Kamloops
Kamloops cemeteries are running out of room and the city is calling on the living…
Kamloops naturalists group raise concerns over flood protection project
A member of the Kamloops Naturalist Club has raised concerns over the City's proposed flooding…
West Kelowna teens involved in brawl fear for their safety after receiving death threats
The teens involved in the rock throwing incident in West Kelowna earlier this week have…
UPDATE: West Kelowna residents assaulted by group of teens, ‘appalled’ by RCMP’s response
After a violent altercation with a group of teenage boys yesterday, a West Kelowna resident…
Check out these 20 dog friendly patios if you’re in Kamloops
Next time you're in the mood for some patio drinking and dining in Kamloops, you…
Kamloops locksmith will free dogs trapped in hot cars, at no cost
If you see a dog trapped in a hot car in Kamloops, don't break the…
People fed this B.C. black bear to get photos: Now it’s dead
The death of friendly B.C. black bear Huckleberry serves as a sad reminder of the…
New Kamloops market shines weekly spotlight on Indigenous artisans, farmers
A new farmers' and crafters' market in Kamloops is providing Indigenous artists and farmers an…
New executive director of symphony plans to run every road in Kamloops to raise money
The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra's executive director is going the extra mile to raise funds for…
RCMP arrest two men after Revelstoke home hit with Molotov cocktails
Police have arrested two men in connection to a Revelstoke home that was hit by Molotov…
Bring your dog next time you visit this Kamloops restaurant’s patio
It's hard to leave your dog at home but the good news is, next time…
RCMP arrest Merritt man for sexual interference involving children
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly sexually interfering with children near an RV park…
iN VIDEO: B.C. Conservation officer removes jar stuck on coyote’s head
While we are used to hearing cautionary tales about coyotes, this particular animal could have…
Car club cruising Kamloops neighbourhoods this weekend
Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic many car shows were cancelled for this summer. However,…
Kamloops dog finds bag of unidentified jewellery, old photos
A Kamloops woman is looking for the owner of a bag full of jewellery her…
Alberta radio host has truck window smashed in Kamloops; lashes out at B.C. Premier
An Alberta radio host took to social media to criticize B.C. Premier John Horgan when…
Financial help available for those impacted by spring flooding in Kamloops and area
Those in Kamloops, and some surrounding areas, affected by flooding this spring can apply for…
Kamloops housing market making comeback from all-time low amidst pandemic
The housing market in Kamloops and the surrounding area is improving, and experts say things…
iN VIDEO: Footage from 1932 captures scenes of Kamloops Lake, Revelstoke
The B.C. landscape has changed a lot over the past hundred years, and now you…
Check out these 10 burger joints Kamloops locals love
– This article was first published Aug. 2, 2020 Looking for a burger that pushes…