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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.
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The physical distancing rules put in place across Canadian society are supposed to shield everyone…
Princeton mayor’s petition claiming gas price gouging gathers more than 800 signatures
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Officials: Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead in home
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UPDATE: Heavy rain, thunderstorms predicted for the Okanagan, Thompson Nicola
Heavy rain can be expected today and tonight in the Okanagan and Thompson Nicola region,…
UPDATE: Snowbirds flight over Okanagan delayed for another day due to weather
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds were intending to fly over the Okanagan this morning, but the…
Temporary food stations operating in Kelowna for homeless during pandemic
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Democrats investigating Trump firing of State Dept. watchdog
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Amazon says will end extra $2 per hour pay and double overtime after May
Amazon says it will be ending its pandemic-related pay incentives for workers in its Canadian…
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Little Richard to be buried at historically black college
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Mom of Okanagan high school student organizes walk to support graduates
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WorkSafeBC issues COVID-19 guidelines as businesses ready to reopen
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Participate in the Yukon River Quest virtually by paddling on Okanagan Lake
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UPDATE: Provincial health officer reminds B.C. residents to stay home during May long weekend
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B.C. bats not to blame for COVID-19: These creatures need our help
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a negative spotlight on bats, due to concerns over B.C.…
Trudeau hopes government can help Air Canada following announcement of layoffs
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Enderby Starlight Drive-In has physical-distancing success so far
The Starlight Drive-In is moving forward with its operations after having a successful few weeks…
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