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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.
Updated: Crash sends at least one person to hospital on Trans-Canada Highway near Kamloops
At least one person was sent to the hospital this morning after a crash occurred…
Virus rebels from France to Florida flout lockdown practices
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McDonald’s closes restaurants amid coronavirus pandemic
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‘No new anything:’ Guards union says prison needle exchange expansion on hold
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Northwest Territories reports first case of COVID-19 in the North
YELLOWKNIFE – The Northwest Territories reported what is believed to be the first case of…
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Okanagan and Kamloops grocery store employees are earning an extra $2 an hour during the…
Canadian scientists fight coronavirus pandemic on dozens of fronts
Public health officials across Canada and around the world are working flat out to test…
Last ski resort in the Okanagan shuts down
After remaining open longer than any other ski hill in the Okanagan, Baldy Mountain Resort…
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As virus spreads, growing need for hospital beds, supplies
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US tourists stranded abroad desperate as they try to return
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COVID-19 case confirmed at Sun Peaks
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Henley, Tucker, Cyrus and others mourn the death of Rogers
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Interior Health announces changes to protect seniors amid COVID-19 pandemic
Interior Health has announced it is making changes to long-term care and community programs to…
Trudeau says Canada working hard, but won’t be able to get all Canadians home
OTTAWA – As the federal government scrambles to bring Canadians home from foreign countries that…
Governments threaten fines, arrest, if orders to distance and isolate not followed
MONTREAL – After a week of strong urging from governments that people should keep apart…
Okanagan taxi company ‘very concerned’ for drivers during COVID-19 pandemic
An Okanagan taxi company operator is concerned about his drivers as they’re on the front…
UPDATED: 8 new Interior Health COVID-19 cases announced, spas, salons, ordered to close
All spas, salons and tattoo shops and other "personal service establishments" have been ordered to…
Jordan goes on virus lockdown as Iran’s death toll mounts
AMMAN, Jordan – Air raid sirens echoed across Jordan's capital Saturday to mark the start…
Drug wholesalers limiting supply to pharmacies to prevent hoarding
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