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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.
Fire damages Kelowna highrise
The Kelowna Fire Department battled a blaze this morning that started in a downtown highrise.…
Shambhala was ahead of Canada in checking drugs at music festivals
As the summer season brings the return of concerts and events to the region, venues…
Russia takes small cities, aims to widen east Ukraine battle
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — As Russia asserted progress in its goal of seizing the entirety…
TRENDING NOW: Harry Styles makes ‘Daylight’ music video for $300
Musician Harry Styles teamed up with comedian James Corden to create a $300 music video…
Indigenous filmmaker says he was refused entry on Cannes red carpet for his moccasins
TORONTO – A Dene filmmaker says he was "disappointed" and "close to tears" when security…
100,000 birds impacted by avian influenza in B.C.
Half of the outbreaks reported in B.C. of the deadly avian influenza are in Okanagan…
Another COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kelowna hospital
For the second time this month, a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Kelowna General…
Crown alleges Hedley’s lead singer is a ‘sexual opportunist’ who didn’t take no for an answer
TORONTO – Jurors were faced with two vastly different portrayals of Jacob Hoggard on Friday,…
North Okanagan-Shuswap School District appealing $200K WorkSafeB.C. fine
The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is appealing a $200,000 fine it received after its contractor…
LGBTQ advocates fear monkeypox stigma could ‘spread like a virus’
Advocates warn that stigma could pose a public health threat as a cluster of monkeypox…
Cops break up large fight involving teenagers on Kamloops North Shore
The Kamloops RCMP broke up a large party and fight involving roughly 100 youth last…
Magic mushroom facility hosts grand opening in Princeton
An open house is being held today at a Princeton magic mushroom facility as it…
Surgeon: Johnny Depp’s severed finger story has flaws
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A hand surgeon testified Monday that Johnny Depp could not…
‘Late to the party’: Seasonal businesses face hiring struggle amid low jobless rate
Seasonal industries are struggling to ramp up ahead of the busy summer rush as Canada's…
Kelowna man encouraging others to ‘buy nothing’ with Facebook group
Tired of marketplace ads to buy buy buy? This group is promoting buying nothing. Johnny…
TRENDING NOW: Severe thunderstorm captured on camera at Canada’s Wonderland
A severe thunderstorm was captured on camera this long weekend at Canada's Wonderland as customers…
Expert: Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe
LONDON (AP) — A leading adviser to the World Health Organization described the unprecedented outbreak…
Construction causing major delays on Coquihalla
Drivers are being warned today that massive delays can be expected along the Coquihalla today…
iN VIDEO: This hybrid electric UTV can help fight wildfires in the Okanagan
It looks similar to a snowcat, but this UTV is specially designed for the summer…
Conservation Officers patrol Okanagan lakes, 8 tickets issued
Eight tickets were given to boaters and three boats were ordered off of Okanagan lakes…
Vancouver Island military members urged to contact Habitat for Humanity amid housing crisis
OTTAWA – An email encouraging members of the Canadian Armed Forces to consider contacting Habitat…
Plane lands on its belly at the Vernon airport
A small plane came to a screeching halt at the Vernon Regional Airport yesterday. A…
Trudeau visiting Kamloops for memorial of 215 former residential school children
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Kamloops today to attend the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc…
Chicken poop bingo expected to be a hit for return of Oyama Fun Day
This summer, residents can try their luck with chicken poop. Lake Country’s Oyama neighbourhood is…