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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.
Quebec premier says 31 people have died at troubled long-term care home
A police investigation is underway at a private long-term care facility in western Montreal where…
Concerns raised about COVID-19 quarantine rules for migrant workers
OTTAWA – Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet is raising concern about temporary foreign workers arriving…
Easter tornado threat poses safety dilemma during pandemic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The threat of strong tornadoes and other damaging weather on Easter posed…
Man wants others to understand seriousness of COVID-19 after losing father to virus
After losing his father to COVID-19, a Maple Ridge man wants to ensure that the…
Central Okanagan Public Schools wants you to tune into a local radio station and dance every morning
Central Okanagan Public Schools wants local radio to help them get all students and families…
More Disney workers reach deals on coronavirus furloughs
ORLANDO, Fla. – Two more unions have reached agreements with Walt Disney World over furloughs…
Problems at long-term care homes in spotlight as politicians vow action
Politicians and public health officials promised new measures to further protect long-term care home residents…
Provincial health officer tells people to stay home on long weekend
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is reminding people to stay home during this long…
TELUS, Rogers, Bell waiving fees, providing free TV channels to customers during pandemic
Phone, internet and television companies are making it easier for customers by providing free TV…
Government, opposition parties strike deal to pass massive wage subsidy bill
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government has struck a deal with opposition parties to swiftly approve…
Doctor gambles on clot-busting drug to save virus patients
WASHINGTON – The woman was dying. New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital was about to call…
Crime drops around the world as COVID-19 keeps people inside
CHICAGO – The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops…
‘This is a war’: Military fight against COVID-19 will be anything but easy
OTTAWA – When 40 Canadian Rangers swung into action in northern Quebec this week to…
German Shepherd puppies rescued after being abandoned on Vancouver Island
The BC SPCA is hoping animal lovers will rally to help six eight-week-old German shepherd…
1st results in on Gilead coronavirus drug; more study needed
More than half of a group of severely ill coronavirus patients improved after receiving an…
Man in hospital with ‘serious back injury’ after accident at Big White
A man is in the hospital after sustaining a serious injury at Big White, according…
Okanagan student hammers home message for teens to isolate, otherwise it could cost them their prom night
Krista Shepard, like many Okanagan Grade 12 students, wants to celebrate her high school graduation.…
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P!nk recently spoke about her experience with COVID-19 with Ellen. She became infected after her…
Canada, G20 mum on cutting oil output, but minister cites good co-operation
OTTAWA – Canada and its G20 partners won't yet be following OPEC nations by cutting…
Cases still low but tougher days could come on reserves: Indigenous Services minister
OTTAWA – The federal minister of Indigenous services says that even though the number of…
Tracking NYC’s coronavirus fight, from 911 call to ER door
NEW YORK – The coronavirus crisis is taxing New York City’s 911 system like never…
Consumer prices slump 0.4% as virus puts chill on spending
WASHINGTON – Consumer prices fell 0.4% in March, the largest decline in five years, revealing…
Should we wear cloth masks? Provincial health officer offers advice
As cloth masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 through droplets, provincial health officer Bonnie…
Toy manufacturers look to reduce carbon footprint
NEW YORK – Taking a toy out of the box can make a mess. Hardly…