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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.
Kelowna residents keep an eye on rising Mission Creek waters
Kelowna residents are preparing for flooding as rain continues to pour over the Central Okanagan.…
Vernon high school graduates get free wings
Kalamalka Secondary School graduates are getting free chicken wings and some words of encouragement to…
Snowflakes falling on Okanagan Connector
Snowflakes were falling on the Okanagan Connector this morning. Drive BC recorded flakes falling at…
The business of summer fun: How one Vernon water slide business stood the test of time
This will be the summer of the staycation. There will be plenty to explore close…
Former Mountie says video of violent Kelowna arrest still needs more evidence
As the Kelowna RCMP investigates a violent arrest in the city’s downtown after it was…
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of…
Businessman David Sidoo loses Order of B.C. following wire fraud guilty plea
VICTORIA – A former Canadian Football League player has lost his membership in the Order…
Premier says defunding police ‘simplistic’ but B.C. will review Police Act
SOOKE, B.C. – British Columbia's premier says calls for defunding police are a simplistic approach…
Toys “R” Us wins case against B.C. cannabis dispensary with similar branding
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver cannabis dispensary is going to need a new name and logo…
TV movie shooting in West Kelowna after industry cleared to resume work
A made-for-TV movie is being filmed in West Kelowna this week. Scenes for the upcoming…
Ministry anticipates another few days of work before Highway 33 reopens
After a washout closed Highway 33 Tuesday morning, the Ministry of Transportation estimates that it…
6,000-year-old arrowhead changing history near Williams Lake
An arrowhead discovered near Williams Lake is changing history. The arrowhead, discovered by Williams Lake…
Okanagan woman’s concern for Western painted turtles leads to turtle crossing
A Lake Country resident is spreading awareness for western painted turtles after it was discovered…
Kelowna RCMP investigating after man poops in store display toilet
The Kelowna RCMP is investigating an incident where a man entered a store on Enterprise…
Kelowna’s waterparks reopening soon
Kelowna's three waterparks are reopening within the next few weeks. City Park Waterpark and Ben…
Kangaroo Creek Farm asks driver to come forward after gate destroyed
Members of the Kangaroo Creek Farm are asking for a vandal to come forward after…
Song dedicated to fallen Snowbird member amasses more than 100,000 Spotify streams
A song dedicated to a Captain Jennifer Casey has taken off across Canada, gathering more…
Government trying to escape game of ‘catch up’ on dirty money: inquiry hears
VANCOUVER – British Columbia officials say it's a challenge for government to keep up with…
PM, Scheer blame one another for blocking emergency disability benefit
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer angrily traded accusations Thursday…
Vancouver mayor calls on B.C. premier to review policing across province
Vancouver's mayor wants the B.C. government to conduct a review of policing across the province,…
Coroner to feds: Take action on B.C. overdose epidemic like with pandemic
VANCOUVER – British Columbia has recorded the highest number of illicit drug overdose deaths in…
PETA demands PetSmart stop animal sales after hamsters tortured in Kelowna
An international animal rights group is calling on a popular pet retailer to stop selling…
UBCO Zoom panel inspired by global anti-racism movements to be held today
UBC and UBC Okanagan are hosting a panel discussion today, June 11, sparked by anti-black…
Revelstoke mayor asks residents to welcome visitors after Alberta-licence plate controversy
Revelstoke’s mayor is welcoming all colours of license plate this summer season. “Please welcome members…