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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.
Body that was found near Kamloops golf course has been identified
A body that was found in the North Thompson River this week has been identified.…
40 new COVID-19 cases reported, five deaths in B.C.
There are 40 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths, according to Dr. Bonnie…
Smoking and vaping related suspensions double in Central Okanagan public schools
The number of suspensions for smoking and vaping in Central Okanagan Public Schools has doubled…
iN VIDEO: Drone footage captures massive grave site operations in New York
The BBC has captured footage of workers digging at a massive grave site in New…
Bunnies to the rescue as virus hits Belgian chocolatiers
SINT-PIETERS BRUGGE, Belgium – Master chocolatier Dominique Persoone stood forlorn on his huge workfloor, a…
Worldwide deaths from the coronavirus hit 100,000
NEW YORK – The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus hit 100,000 as Christians around…
Inmates released from Oliver, Kamloops jails early during COVID-19 pandemic
Four inmates have been released from Okanagan Correctional Centre and 13 have been released from…
Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe
Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
RCMP says it will enforce the Quarantine Act if people don’t self-isolate
The RCMP announced new powers aimed at enforcing the Quarantine Act, while Prime Minister Justin…
Global pact to contain oil price crash takes shape
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The OPEC oil cartel and nations including Russia have agreed…
Easter services, celebrations across Canada adapt to COVID-19 restrictions
It took a global pandemic to change Deb Scime's Easter plans. Each year, about 50…
Elk killed and dragged by vehicle, left abandoned near Castlegar
An elk was unlawfully killed and dragged behind a truck for several kilometres, before being…
People needing addiction services feeling ‘abandoned’ during pandemic
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Renters can now apply for $300 to $500 monthly support from province
Renters who are losing their incomes during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the…
B.C. ramps up mental health support for front-line health care workers, families
VICTORIA – Two hundred psychologists in British Columbia are volunteering to provide free virtual counselling…
Fire causes ‘extensive damage’ to Kamloops fast-food restaurant
A blaze that started around 1:45 a.m. this morning has caused “extensive damage” to a…
RCMP nab suspect after attempted robbery of Trail business
The Trail and Greater District RCMP have arrested a 24-year-old woman in connection to an…
Far from home, these foreign farm workers are happy to be helping agriculture in the Okanagan
A group of foreign workers who have already settled into a routine on a Central…
TRENDING NOW: The Tonight Show features Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig in video chat during ‘Longest Days of our Lives’
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Okanagan hairdresser adapts as COVID-19 puts him and a million others out of work
A Lake Country salon owner is trading his clippers for a paint brush and is…
Kelowna streamer is donating 5 cents to food bank for every share he receives this month
A Kelowna streamer is donating money to the Central Okanagan Food Bank every time someone…
Why this Kelowna museum thinks you’re not ‘batty’ enough yet
As Kelowna locals remain stuck at home, the Okanagan Heritage Museum is thinking of new…
From tabletop to desktop: How people are using video-conferencing to get face to face
Over the last 10 years, Abdulah Pouriliaee, also known as Dooley, has built a Dungeons…
One Okanagan tourist centre closes, others move online during COVID-19 pandemic
One Okanagan tourist centre has closed while others remain in operation online, while Minister of…