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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.
Police arrest active shooter after pursuit in Nova Scotia, and ‘multiple victims’
A suspect in an active shooter investigation is in custody in Nova Scotia, with police…
Bell is donating 1.5 million face masks to essential workers across Canada
Bell is donating 1.5 million protective face masks, to help equip more healthcare and frontline…
Okanagan winery donating 20 per cent of sales to food bank
An Okanagan winery has pledged 20 per cent of its sales to the Central Okanagan…
Car chase, Kamloops standoff with RCMP leads to arrest
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Okanagan, Kamloops student meal programs meeting need of communities during pandemic
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Canadian gymnast Ellie Black embraces enforced breather, aims for Tokyo 2021
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Victoria wants homeless to be housed in empty hotels during pandemic
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Kamloops Food Bank breaks record, collects 70,000 pounds in food donations
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Okanagan classical music celebrity turns 80
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Feds pledge $306M aid for Indigenous businesses suffering COVID-19 losses
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Certain regions eye re-opening of economy as cautious approach urged
Canadian officials acknowledged some regions of the country could be closer to re-opening parts of…
UPDATE: No large events will be held this summer, says provincial health officer
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After receiving racist remark while shopping for hand sanitizer, Okanagan man wants community to ‘do better’
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Celine Dion, Shawn Mendes among stars set to appear in ‘One World’ special
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B.C. rights groups demand action following inmate’s death related to COVID-19
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Alberta COVID-19 outbreak may affect Okanagan, Kamloops workers
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Canada-United States border to be closed for another 30 days
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