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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.
Penticton residents asked to steer clear of firetrucks in neighbourhoods
The City of Penticton is asking that residents steer clear of fire trucks and crews…
Florida mayor suspended after hurricane fraud charges
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The mayor of a Florida Panhandle city was suspended from office…
‘Tiger King’ zoo closes after animal treatment investigation
WYNNEWOOD, Okla. – The Oklahoma zoo featured in Netflix's “Tiger King" documentary has closed after…
Ex-Trump aide Bannon pleads not guilty in border wall scheme
NEW YORK – President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, was pulled from a…
Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program at cost of $37B
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are rolling out a $37-billion income-support plan for workers whose…
West Kelowna vet offers free services for South Okanagan evacuees
With the Christie Mountain wildfire forcing South Okanagan residents to leave their homes, West Kelowna’s…
Penticton establishing protection for structures in event of evacuation
The City of Penticton is preparing this afternoon for strong winds that could cause further…
Smoky skies persist in South Okanagan
Environment Canada continues to warn South Okanagan residents about wildfire smoke today. A special weather…
Highway 97 reopens in Okanagan Falls after rollover
Highway 97 has reopened after an accident involving a semi-truck hauling lumber occurred yesterday afternoon,…
The Central Okanagan is celebrating B.C. Culture Days
A Revelstoke artist will be holding a mural workshop in Kelowna as part of B.C.…
City-centre businesses mount slower recovery than rural areas, CFIB says
Before COVID-19, Dame Nature Restaurant — surrounded by a train station, hotel and offices in…
CRA resumes online services with new security features after cyberattacks
OTTAWA – The Canada Revenue Agency has resumed all online services after fraudsters used thousands…
B.C. teachers’ union calls for smaller classes, masks in back-to-school plan
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Teachers' Federation wants the province to reduce class sizes and make…
Satirical columnist, author Allan Fotheringham dies at his Toronto home, age 87
TORONTO – Columnist and author Allan Fotheringham, known for his biting satirical commentaries aimed at…
Okanagan Similkameen Regional District staff still can’t access email after attempted ransomware attack
After an attempted ransomware attack last week, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is operating with…
Interior Health creating plans in case Penticton hospital has to be evacuated
Interior Health is creating contingency plans in the event that Penticton's hospital will have to…
Highway 97 closed in Okanagan Falls due to rollover
Highway 97 is closed in both directions this afternoon after a truck hauling lumber rolled…
UPDATE: No structures lost in Penticton boundary, one destroyed by Christie Mountain fire in regional district
A single family home was destroyed last night in the Christie Mountain wildfire on Christie Mountain…
UPDATE: Christie Mountain wildfire grows to 1,400 hectares
The Christie Mountain wildfire has grown to 1,400 hectares today from 1,000 ha last night.…
Kelowna Riding Club offers space for animals if Penticton residents need to evacuate
If Penticton residents need some place to stay, or for a temporary home for their…
Skaha Lake boaters told to stay away from air crews working Christie Mountain fire
The City of Penticton is asking that boaters avoid using Skaha Lake as the Mount…
Penticton, RDOS to hold live-streamed conference on Mount Christie wildfire
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen and the City of Penticton are holding a live-streamed…
Alberta man drowns in Okanagan Lake near Penticton
The Penticton RCMP and B.C. Coroners Service are investigating after a 61-year-old man drowned in…
iN PHOTOS: Penticton residents capture scene of Mount Christie Wildfire
It was a long night for firefighters battling the Mount Christie wildfire that has put…