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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.
Check out these 10 burger joints Kamloops locals love
– This article was first published Aug. 2, 2020 Looking for a burger that pushes…
These rock formations in Kamloops are a must-see
Have you ever seen the strangely shaped rock structures just off the Trans-Canada Highway west of…
Looking for sockeye? Salmon fishing in Osoyoos Lake is now open
Okanagan sockeye salmon are back in the South Okanagan, and fishermen have been given the…
Vehicle in Kamloops found stripped of tires on Westsyde Road
A Kamloops resident came across a an scene this morning — a sports car in…
Kamloops bus driver treats passengers to lemonade from kids’ roadside stand
Passengers on a Kamloops city bus got a sweet surprise when their driver pulled over…
Kamloops’ Monte Creek Ranch wins nine medals in national competition
A Kamloops winery raked in accolades at this year's All Canadian Wine Championships with nine wines…
Penticton RCMP arrest man overdosing in stolen vehicle
Police and concerned citizens combined to potentially save a man from an overdose in Penticton…
Homeschool or public school? B.C. parents facing a dilemma
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in B.C. and public school set to resume, parents…
Owner of Kamloops dogs left in hot car says they were never in danger
The owner of two dogs left in a parked car in the middle of a…
Kamloops, Okanagan businesses getting backlash from customers over COVID-19 protocols
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Gail Lawson enjoyed working front desk at Kelowna's Best Western because of…
‘Extreme need’ in B.C. prompts expansion of free COVID-19 mental health services
A virtual mental health service launched to address pandemic related issues in B.C. is now…
Dogs found locked in hot car in Kamloops sparks outrage
A Kamloops resident who discovered dogs locked in a hot car yesterday is left feeling…
Rail bridges aren’t to be used for diving boards, Barrier RCMP warns
Police in Barriere want parents to tell their kids that rail bridges make poor diving…
No foul play suspected in boat fire at a Salmon Arm beach
Several beach goers in Salmon Arm were alarmed to see a large, black plume of…
Thompson-Nicola Regional District cancels landfill free disposal days for 2020
Thompson-Nicola residents who have been waiting for a deal on their next dump run will…
Masks mandatory for Kamloops Planet Fitness members starting this weekend
A Kamloops gym updated its COVID-19 policy and will now require members to pack an…
From branch to bottle: Must-see cideries in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Are you sick of wine yet? Don't worry, we won't make you admit it. As…
Search continues for 22-year-old Edmonton man presumed drowned in Shuswap Lake
After searching the waters off a popular Shuswap beach for hours yesterday, emergency crews were…
Death of badger in Kamloops garden was human caused: conservation officer
Necropsy results have revealed the badger seen in a Kamloops garden this past spring died…
Kamloops woman discovers she won $675,000 over her morning coffee
A Kamloops woman discovered she is $675,000 richer over her Saturday morning coffee. Angela Gardner won…
Kelowna couple used pandemic shutdown to rebrand and expand their vegan bakery
When Kelowna couple Jaide Hatfield and Joel Murga were forced to shut-down their vegan, gluten-free baking…
BC SPCA urges pet owners to take a pledge not to leave pets in hot cars
Although the summer got a bit of a rainy start, temperatures are increasing and the…
Tickets for Kamloops drive-in on sale now for August
While the recent rise in B.C.'s COVID-19 cases may lead to some services closing once…
ICBC rescheduling more cancelled road tests in face of COVID-19 backlog
After cancelling all road tests in March through to June due to COVID-19, ICBC is…