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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.
New campground opening in Mount Revelstoke National Park
For those looking for an awesome camping spot this summer, a new campground is opening…
New sushi restaurant rolls into Kamloops next week
While the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic is a concern for some, one Kamloops…
Why the Kamloops ‘hello’ crow copied our language
If you hear a crow say "hello," you're not going crazy. A video surfaced last…
Kamloops drive-in is back for rest of the summer
After its trial weekend sold out within hours, the Twin Rivers Drive-In will be returning…
iN VIDEO: Police investigating after semi truck nearly causes head-on collision near Golden
Dash-cam footage of a near head-on collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Golden has prompted…
Construction will force overnight closure of Highway 1 exit in Kamloops
Drivers travelling Highway 1 in Kamloops Sunday night may need to take a detour. The…
New sidewalk patios are popping up in downtown Kamloops
Kamloops residents can expect to see all kinds of new patios downtown this summer. Although…
iN VIDEO: TikTok featuring Kamloops family’s act of kindness goes viral
After hitchhiking to Kamloops from Halifax, YouTuber Brad Lancaster was expecting to spend the night in…
Kamloops company awarded $25.9M Trans-Canada Highway project
A Kamloops firm has been awarded a $25.9 million contract to expand a 3.3 kilometre…
Audition call gives Okanagan actors a shot at the big screen
Actors in the Okanagan will have a chance to make it big starting this week.…
McDonalds is offering $1 ice cream cones all summer long
McDonalds has a summertime offer for those who can't get enough ice cream. A McDonalds…
iN VIDEO: New sport LandSUPing rolls into Kamloops
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kamloops businessman Kanda Kelsey James had some extra time on his hands…
B.C. SPCA calls for submissions to wildlife photo contest
The B.C. SPCA is asking amateur photographers to bring wildlife into focus for their 12th…
One dead in vehicle collision in Ashcroft
Police responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 97C in Ashcroft yesterday in which…
Kelowna driver arrested after hitting pedestrian
A Kelowna driver is facing potential charges after hitting a pedestrian while allegedly impaired. Police…
Merritt RCMP investigate sports car collision
Police are seeking more witnesses to a collision near Merritt yesterday involving a high performance…
iN VIDEO: The freshwater ‘coral’ this B.C. lake is famous for is not actually coral
One of the most unique lakes in the world is right here in B.C. Located…
iN VIDEO: Check out aerial views of beautiful, turquoise Kal Lake
Just because you have to skip your tropical summer vacation this year, doesn't mean you…
Check out these awesome fishing lakes around the Thompson-Okanagan
It's fishing season, and B.C. has a lot of beautiful, fully stocked lakes to offer.…
iN VIDEO: Family tries paintball for the first time at West Kelowna adventure park
While some dads were getting breakfast in bed, this one from Kelowna decided he wanted…
Kamloops public pools, wading pools, sports facilities set to reopen
With the province moving towards phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, Kamloops is looking…
Kamloops RCMP have questions for motorist who offered two children a ride
Police have some questions for a Kamloops driver who offered two children a ride yesterday.…
Kelowna RCMP investigating after car collides with pole
Police are investigating after a vehicle collided with a pole in Kelowna yesterday. At around…
Plant-based pop-up take-out joint coming to Kamloops
Although she isn't vegan herself, Kaity Lou Clement wants fellow omnivores to know that plant-based…