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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.
YouTuber creates quirky videos to share Okanagan hiking adventures virtually with mom overseas
Chika Ashida just wanted to show her mother, who lives in Japan, what the Okanagan…
Fort McMurray homeowners clean up as insurance questions linger after flooding
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Cora Dion's voice echoes as she films a video showing what's…
Canadian military postpones, curtails numerous overseas missions due to COVID-19
OTTAWA – The Canadian Armed Forces is postponing the deployment of a warship and surveillance…
RCMP service dog begs Dr. Henry’s forgiveness for social distancing faux paw
There was no time to ask Dr. Bonnie Henry for a special exemption from social…
Another Cargill plant closes after COVID-19 outbreak
CHAMBLY, Que. – A Cargill meat-processing plant south of Montreal announced it is closing its…
Dr. Bonnie Henry fans encouraging Mother’s Day cheer for B.C.’s top doctor
Dr. Bonnie Henry fans want you to bang pots and pans tomorrow night for a…
Okanagan forest cleanup crew pulls 29,100 pounds of illegally dumped metal from the bush
The founder of a volunteer cleanup group that removes trash from the forest says the…
Obama lashes out at Trump in call with supporters
WASHINGTON – Former President Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus…
Malnourished mini-horse rescued from Interior property gives birth in time for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day came early for one rescued min-horse who was rescued from a property in…
Free parking in downtown Kamloops may soon come to an end
City council is looking at when to end free parking in downtown Kamloops. On March…
Vancouver’s long-term care homes test for variety of symptoms for COVID-19
VANCOUVER – Seniors who complained of fatigue, confusion or just didn't seem like themselves were…
New virus clusters show risks of 2nd wave as protests flare
BERLIN – A family in China, nightclubs in South Korea and a slaughterhouse in Germany:…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan, Kamloops locals take stunning wildlife photos
Phorotgraphers around the Okanagan and Kamloops are capturing stunning photos of local wildlife through their…
Small earthquake reported near Vancouver Island
A small earthquake was reported this weekend in the Pacific Ocean near Vancouver Island. The 4.5…
Head-on collision reported this weekend near Kamloops bridge
A head-on collision near the Overlanders Bridge in Kamloops was reported Saturday at roughly 12:45…
P.E.I. residents can hug moms on Mother’s Day, thanks to eased COVID-19 rules
CHARLOTTETOWN – When Cheryl Roberts' five-year-old daughter learned Friday that she could finally hug her…
TRENDING NOW: Meghan Markle reads to adorable babv Archie for first birthday
The Duchess of Sussex reads "Duck! Rabbit!" for Archie's first birthday as a way to…
Mixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft early
The NFL's successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have…
Shutdown of tent cities a chance to change housing policy, advocates say
VANCOUVER – T.J. Lovell had just 30 minutes to pack up his belongings from the…
Over $60,000 donated to Kamloops Meals for Truckers initiative, gives truckers free meals
Since the inception of Meals for Truckers the community has donated more than $60,000 to…
Hamilton gets empty feeling thinking about F1 without fans
PARIS – Driving around Formula One tracks without fans cheering at Silverstone and Monza would…
B.C. looks to find ways to allow family visits at care homes, says Dr. Henry
VICTORIA – British Columbia is developing plans to allow family members to return to long-term…
Easing COVID-19 restrictions too soon could jeopardize vulnerable communities
Federal officials stressed the dangers to long-term care residents and Indigenous communities if COVID-19 restrictions…
Seizure of snake, weapons makes for unforgettable call for Vancouver police
VANCOUVER – Police have seized a boa constrictor and multiple weapons after responding to a…