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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.
Local vet comes to the rescue of injured cat at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
KELOWNA – Dr. Oz from Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital donated medication and boarding to treat…
Residents in Kelowna, Kamloops invited to share views on workers’ compensation
The B.C. government is inviting the public to give feedback on the workers’ compensation system…
Driver of stolen pickup evades Penticton RCMP
PENTICTON – Police in Penticton managed to catch a pair of suspected vehicle thieves last…
Kamloops housing sales slowing down
KAMLOOPS – Home sales in Kamloops have dipped slightly. Year-to-date, the Kamloops & District real…
We’ve got the scoop on ice cream in the Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With the weather starting to heat up, Okanagan locals are looking forward to…
Free counselling available permanently at UBCO
KELOWNA – A barrier-free wellness clinic, accessible without an appointment to anyone who needs help.…
29th annual Fat Cat Festival returns to Kelowna
KELOWNA – The 29th annual Interior Savings Fat Cat Children’s Festival “Power of Play” is…
UBCO researcher says ecstasy ‘promising’ for PTSD treatment
KELOWNA – UBC Okanagan researchers took part in an international study which shows that the…
B.C. government launches survey following frustration from cellphone users
The B.C. government has launched a survey in order to gain insight on what issues…
Friendly dog ambassadors are back in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – Keep an eye out for dog ambassadors at local beaches, parks and popular…
Elderly man has wallet stolen at Penticton mall
PENTICTON – RCMP are reaching out to the public in an effort to return a…
Leaving dogs in hot cars in Okanagan is still not cool
KELOWNA – The Kelowna SPCA received over a dozen calls reporting dogs left in hot…
Vernon bylaws updated to ensure animal welfare
VERNON – Vernon city council has approved an amendment to the bylaw covering standards of…
It’s mental health story time with Once Upon a Stigma in Kelowna
KELOWNA – The Okanagan Young Professionals Collective will host Once Upon a Stigma in Kelowna…