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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.
Eight-year legal battle to seize Kelowna Hells Angels clubhouse unsuccessful
After an eight-year legal battle, B.C.'s civil forfeiture office has been unsuccessful in seizing a…
RCMP seize fentanyl, luxury car and cash from Kelowna home
After executing a warrant last week, the Kelowna RCMP seized illegal drugs, money and vehicles…
TRENDING NOW: Bear playfully chases coyote around Whistler golf course
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Kelowna poet asks community to listen to one another, instead of dividing over BLM movement
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Liberals vow to keep negotiating after opposition rejects COVID-19 aid bill
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Vancouver Aquarium rescue centre able to open after reaching fundraising goal
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Disney plans to reopen California theme parks in July
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Disney is proposing to reopen its Southern California theme parks in mid-July…
Swoop suspends Kelowna flights for the summer
Calgary’s budget airline Swoop will not be flying in and out of Kelowna International Airport…
The Enchanted Forest near Revelstoke to open for summer season
A children's wonderland filled with toad stools and tree houses is opening for the summer…
Film featuring Okanagan figure skaters wins Canadian Screen Award
A film featuring Okanagan figure skaters has won a Canadian Screen Award. Following the Team…
UPDATE: Highway 33 in Joe Rich remains closed after washout
A portion of Highway 33 remains closed for the second day after the road was…
Bear found wandering into Vernon home will be euthanized
A bear that was reported to the Conservation Officer Service last week after it wandered…
IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms
IBM is getting out of the facial recognition business, saying it's concerned about how the…
Small Alberta town in spotlight over planned Black Lives Matter event
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B.C. film industry given go-ahead to restart productions halted due to COVID-19
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's film industry has been given the go-ahead to restart production after…
CBC host Wendy Mesley apologizes for using a certain word in discussion on race
TORONTO – CBC News host Wendy Mesley says she's sorry and "deeply ashamed" after using…
Huge spike in bear sightings reported in West Kelowna area
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Canadian comedian Rick Mercer to address UBCO’s graduating class
A beloved Canadian comedian and former host of The Rick Mercer Report will be offering…
B.C. SPCA asks for public’s assistance in investigation involving gruesome death of miniature horse
The B.C. SPCA is seeking the public’s help in solving a disturbing case involving a…
YouTube video featuring West Kelowna wedding destination amasses more than 4.6 million views
A music video featuring a West Kelowna garden has gone viral, amassing more than 4…
Thompson Okanagan readers weigh in on RCMP body cameras
We asked and you answered. A majority of readers who took our recent poll believe…
Fires, flooding, droughts: New research studies Okanagan collectively
The Okanagan natural assets are a draw for its residents but how they are being…
Kelowna Black Lives Matter rally organizers address cupcake controversy
Facing backlash for putting the faces of victims of police brutality on cupcakes, the people…