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Carli Berry
Carli Berry has been telling stories in the Okanagan for the past three years and after finding her footing in the newspaper industry, joined the Infonews team in January 2020. Recipient of the 2019 MA Murray award for feature writing, Carli is passionate about stories that involve housing, business and the environment. Born on Vancouver Island, she is happy to say Okanagan Lake reminds, her slightly, of the ocean. Carli can be reached at (250) 864-7494 or email cberry@infonews.ca.
Thompson-Okanagan cities allow patios, close streets to support business during COVID-19 restrictions
Cities in the Thompson-Okanagan are looking to support local businesses this summer with expanded patios…
Interior Health warns of potentially harmful algae bloom on Wood Lake
After Lake Country residents reported a thick sludge floating on the top of Wood Lake…
More people in transition using Kelowna-based room rental app
Kelowna-based Happipad’s rental pool dried up in March, 2020 as students moved their learning online…
UPDATE: Evacuation alerts lifted for homes near Merritt-area wildfire
Evacuation alerts have been rescinded for properties near the 100-hectare Petit Creek wildfire burning northwest…
Popular bird watching site at Kelowna dump on hold due to pandemic
For roughly the last 30 years, Chris Charlesworth has watched all sorts of birds thrive…
4 charged after lengthy Kelowna drug trafficking investigation
Four Lower Mainland men have been charged with trafficking cocaine and MDMA in relation to…
Wildfire near Merritt still out of control
A wildfire burning near Merritt is estimated to be 100 hectares in size and is…
Food banks in Central Okanagan see increased demand
Central Okanagan food banks are seeing demand for their services increase in the last few…
What’s old is new again: Roller skating making a comeback in the Okanagan
From gardening to cycling, Kelowna residents are trying all sorts of outdoor activities to stay…
Snowmobilers warned after avalanche at Big White
An overnight avalanche at Big White as the resort urging snowmobilers to avoid a certain…
Okanagan residents frustrated with ministry inaction at cannabis property
For years, Lake Country resident and retired wildlife biologist Dave Young voiced concerns with various…
Kelowna’s Lane Merrifield of Dragons’ Den sells multi-million dollar tech company
Kelowna's Lane Merrifield has sold off another one of his tech companies, this time for…
Multiple films shot in South Okanagan including Kevin Costner production
The South Okanagan is bustling with film productions including a new series produced by Kevin…
Vernon chamber president questions pricey pot shop business licences
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce's president is questioning the $2,000 business licencing fee for…
iN VIDEO: Canada geese squatters dive bombed by osprey returning to nest
An osprey returning to its Lake Country nest for the season was not impressed to…
Student pilot walks away from crash on Highway 5A near Princeton
The student pilot of a small plane that slammed onto Highway 5A outside Princeton yesterday…
Online fundraiser started for popular Kamloops McDonald’s character
An online fundraiser has been launched after a beloved Kamloops McDonald’s employee is off work…
UPDATE: Highway 33 reopens following fire in Joe Rich
Highway 33 near Kelowna has reopened following a grass fire this afternoon. The Kelowna Fire…
UPDATE: Bennett Bridge multi-vehicle crash in Kelowna caused by garbage truck
A commercial garbage truck rear ended a Jeep this morning setting off a chain reaction…
Wrong Flow: Kelowna yoga studio gets hateful backlash in identity mix-up
A Kelowna dance and yoga studio owner is speaking out after she received negative comments…
Multiple Vernon Superstore employees test positive for COVID-19
Multiple Vernon Superstore employees have tested positive for COVID-19 recently. According to a list posted…
Kamloops school district revamping dress code after furor over student’s outfit
The Kamloops-Thompson school district will be implementing a new dress code in the coming months…
RCMP warn overdoses on the rise in Merritt
Merritt RCMP are warning the public about an increase in calls to potential overdoses from…
Tranquille Road overpass in Kamloops partially reopened following crash
The Tranquille Road overpass in Kamloops has been deemed safe after a large commercial vehicle…