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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.
Salmon Arm resident scores $75K lotto win on a coffee run
Coffee is great, but a Salmon Arm lottery winner now knows that you can't beat…
How Kamloops singer Madison Olds raised $82K in eight weeks
Kamloops musician Madison Olds has been raising money to give her boyfriend stem cells for…
Kamloops police looking for beer thief
Kamloops police are looking for an extra sneaky thief who made off with $1,600 worth…
iN VIDEO: Snowshoers trek through magical winter wonderland at Cypress Mountain
This Vancouver ski hill has created a magical winter wonderland that brings the spirit of…
Young girl collects donations for Kamloops’s beloved volunteer street cleaner
A Kamloops girl met a local volunteer last week, and their brief interaction inspired her…
Kamloops symphony offers free virtual Christmas concert
The restrictions in place due to COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to all live…
Aritzia will donate 1,000 Super Puff jackets to Canadian women and girls
A popular women's clothing retailer has committed to keeping women and girls in need across…
Candlelight vigils planned for Kamloops homeless advocate Katherine McParland who died unexpectedly
A pair of candlelight vigils will be held to honour Katherine McParland, executive director of…
Police rescue couple stranded on East Kelowna forest service road
A Vernon man and his wife were rescued by police after they became stranded in…
Invermere deer rescued from Christmas lights tangle
Conservation officers stepped in to rescue a deer in a seasonal snafu in Invermere. Conservation officers…
Your Okanagan shopping guide to supporting local this Christmas
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another, and many local businesses…
Your Kamloops shopping guide to supporting local this Christmas
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another, and many local businesses…
Why Kamloops nurses must speak up anonymously, even about parking
Nurses at Royal Inland Hospital are struggling to find parking, which according to the B.C.…
Kamloops bylaw restructuring moving forward, despite concerns from union
The City of Kamloops is going ahead with their bylaw department restructuring plan, despite strong opposition…
COVID-19 community cluster in Kootenays now contained
Interior Health has reported the COVID-19 community cluster in the Salmo area is now contained. …
Salmon Arm grocery store windows targeted by vandal with pellet gun
Police are looking for one or more suspects in two incidents of pellet gun vandalism…
Police arrest suspect in Kamloops hotel fire
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a suspicious fire at a Kamloops hotel…
UBC’s new Indigenized academic regalia represents partnership with host Nations
The University of British Columbia has released newly designed academic regalia designed by a B.C.…
Kamloops sees best November in a decade for real estate sales
It was the best November in a decade for real estate sales in Kamloops A…
Make your own holiday gnome in this virtual felting workshop
Okanagan and area residents have a chance make a cute Christmas craft from the safety…
Police arrest suspect in Lumby armed robbery
RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery in Lumby last week.…
iN VIDEO: RCMP on hunt for suspect after stabbing at Kamloops motel
Police are looking for the suspect in a serious stabbing at a Kamloops motel yesterday…
Brennan’s Ugly Sweater Run in Kamloops goes virtual
This year marks the fourth annual Brennan’s Ugly Sweater Run in Kamloops and like many…
COVID-19 cases reported at two Central Okanagan schools
Central Okanagan Public Schools has announced two more potential COVID-19 exposures at schools. The school…