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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.
Giant algae bloom in Shuswap Lake dissipates
An unprecedented algae bloom that appeared in Shuswap Lake near Salmon Arm this past spring…
158 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; no new deaths
Nearly 11,000 people in B.C. have been infected with COVID-19 since the start of the…
One complaint forces Lake Country orchardist to dismantle fruit stand
A Lake Country orchardist who has been using a location along Highway 97 for years…
Smoke, flames visible from car fire in Kamloops
A large plume of smoke and flames could be seen this morning as emergency responders…
Community rallies to support beloved Kelowna Greek restaurant destroyed by fire
The owners of a longtime Kelowna Greek staple are adjusting to free weekends after their…
West Kelowna youth soccer postponed until 2021
West Kelowna youth soccer will not be taking place for the rest of the year.…
Community support the secret to enduring previous Okanagan health crises, like COVID-19
The Okanagan is no stranger to disease, infections and pandemics but its resilience to these…
Kamloops photographer catches deer head butt action in the right moment
A Kamloops photographer is sharing some wildlife photo tips after capturing an entertaining scene of…
Winter is coming: Snow expected on Coquihalla, Highway 97C
Snow may be on its way today and tomorrow for the Coquihalla and Okanagan Connector.…
TRENDING NOW: How astronauts use the bathroom in space
From washing your hair, to using the bathroom, astronauts have to think differently in zero…
Dog found abandoned in Vernon area receives help from Animal Food Bank
After hikers in the Vernon area found an abandoned dog, the Animal Food Bank is…
Kamloops man sues RCMP officers, claims use of excessive force
A Kamloops man is suing police officers claiming they used excessive force when he was…
Bear euthanized at Okanagan trailer park after getting into garbage
A bear has been destroyed this week after it became accustomed to rifling through garbage…
Road closures scheduled in Penticton for movie production
The filming of an all-Canadian motion picture titled Change of Pace is in full swing,…
Penticton outreach volunteers save overdosing woman’s life
Staff with a Penticton non-profit organization that aims to help the city's vulnerable population helped…
With success of online candidate forums in B.C. election, they may still be a thing after pandemic
After kicking off one of the Okanagan’s first virtual all candidate forums for the upcoming…
Kelowna RCMP searching for suspect who caused five-vehicle chain reaction crash
Kelowna RCMP officers are searching for a suspect who allegedly caused a five-vehicle chain reaction…
Film crews to shoot Hallmark TV movie in Summerland
A Hallmark TV movie is being shot in Summerland starting next week. Angel Tree Productions…
Kelowna’s Adam Scorgie to produce documentary with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Kelowna native Adam Scorgie was "ecstatic" when his production team found out they'd be working…
Donation gives UBCO students scholarships, funding
UBC Okanagan students are getting a funding boost with $1.9 million in scholarships, research and…
Six B.C. Interior RCMP officers injured in four days making arrests
In the span of 96 hours, six RCMP frontline officers were injured across the Southeast…
Suspect arrested in Vernon robbery
A 28-year-old Vernon man is facing a robbery charge in connection to a hold up…
Halloween fundraiser to help rescued wildlife in B.C.
The Critter Care Wildlife Society is including their own furry critters in the Halloween festivities…
Friday’s Lotto Max jackpot maxed out at $70M
Lottery ticket buyers have a chance to win a $70 million Lotto Max jackpot this…