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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.
COVID-19 test available for Okanagan pets
The question on many pet owners' minds lately is whether or not their dog or…
Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought hard times onto some local businesses, Okanagan flower shops…
Preparations for ‘one-in-20-year’ flood need to start now, says Kamloops Mayor
While it may be the last thing Kamloops residents want to think about, the time…
Social distancing complaints ‘not bad’ but business break ins ‘a concern’, Kamloops mayor says
Kamloops residents complained to authorities about social distancing more than 200 times since the province…
Dr. Bonnie Henry nominated to receive Order of Canada
Dr. Bonnie Henry has been recognized for her efforts in the fight against COVID-19 in…
Kamloops Music in the Park cancelled due to COVID-19
Kamloops's longest running music festival, Music in the Park, has been cancelled due to the…
Leo’s Videos closes after 16 years in Kelowna, this time for good
After almost closing and making a miraculous comeback early this year, Leo's Videos in Kelowna…
RibFest Kelowna postponed until summer 2021
Fans of RibFest Kelowna can uncross their fingers, and stop holding their breath. The Rotary…
Starbucks plans to reopen as many stores as possible by end of May
By the end of May, you may be enjoying a latte in your local Starbucks…
Princesses provide birthday shows for kids, donating proceeds to Kamloops hospital
With physical distancing measures still in place, some local businesses have adapted to provide a…
Kamloops Mayor forms task force to come up with post-pandemic economic plan
Kamloops's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be a slow and cautious one, according…
Kamloops RCMP arrest suspect following attempted citizen intervention
A Kamloops resident whose vehicle was broken into last night had their stolen items returned…
Vernon’s Davison Orchards reopens for season this week
Davison Orchards in Vernon is reopening for a new season — under unprecedented circumstances. This…
Salmon Arm resident wins $500K playing Lotto Max in memory of his dog
Salmon Arm resident Neil Piper is $500,000 richer, after winning the March 24 Lotto Max…
Kamloops resident wins $50,000 on Scratch & Win ticket
After previously winning $21,000 on a Scratch & Win ticket in 2003, a Kamloops resident…
Six expert tips on raising a new puppy amid a pandemic
If you have adopted a dog to keep you company through the pandemic, isolation could…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon woman bakes unique and amazing birthday cakes for children in isolation
While no one is thrilled to be stuck in isolation, the current social distancing orders…
B.C. dentists, physiotherapists will have to figure out social distancing to resume practice: IH
When pandemic restrictions are lifted, health care providers like dentists and physiotherapists will have to…
Okanagan Spirits delivers 2,500 bottles of sanitizer to health care workers
After starting its Flatten the Curve initiative a month ago, Okanagan Spirits has distributed over 25,000…
Ribfest in Kamloops cancelled and postponed in Penticton
It may be a summer of bad news for Okanagan rib lovers as COVID-19 concerns…
Kamloops getting its own medical health officer
Kamloops is finally getting its own medical health officer within Interior Health, after the position…
BC SPCA lends a hand to pet owners evacuated by Cache Creek flooding
The BC SPCA is reaching out to pet owners evacuated by the flooding in Cache…
TRU launches app to help people navigate COVID-19 government assistance
Law students, faculty and staff at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops have created user-friendly apps…
White Rock man discovers $16.4M lotto win while sitting on toilet
Lotto 6/49 winner Tibor Tusnady of White Rock checked his lottery ticket for the April 15…