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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.
Evacuation alerts cleared for more than 500 properties near Sparks Lake wildfire
Evacuation alerts within the Thompson Nicola Regional District for more than 500 properties has been…
30 Thompson Nicola structures affected by Lytton Creek wildfire
The Thompson Nicola Regional District confirmed 30 structures have been impacted in its jurisdiction due…
Weather prevents planned ignitions on West Kelowna wildfire
Current weather conditions and forecasted precipitation meant firefighters did not go ahead with planned ignitions…
Where is Waddy man? Popular piece of Vernon history remains in region
For generations, a smiling dough-like chef carrying pancakes was a popular sight to see along…
UPDATE: Westwold house destroyed by fire
A Westwold house located along Highway 97 has been completely destroyed following a fire that…
West Kelowna teacher loses home in Mt. Law wildfire
A West Kelowna elementary school teacher has lost her home and all of her possessions…
Drought forces more water restrictions for irrigation users in Thompson-Okanagan
With the southern Interior in a drought, new water restriction orders are in place for…
iN VIDEO: Lytton Creek wildfire destroys structures, home northwest of Merritt
An Abbotsford farmer with property outside of Merritt has lost multiple structures and a home…
Mount Law wildfire slowly creeping towards Okanagan Connector
A wildfire burning within the City of West Kelowna’s boundaries continues to creep towards Highway…
More falls, serious incidents happening as B.C. wildfire crews become fatigued
With an extended wildfire season, more firefighters are becoming fatigued and the B.C. Wildfire Service…
Parade planned in West Kelowna to thank firefighters
A parade is being planned for this evening so residents of West Kelowna and Peachland…
Merritt city councillor charged with uttering threats
A Merritt city councillor has been charged with uttering threats intended to cause bodily harm.…
No significant growth on Mt. Law wildfire near West Kelowna
The cooler weather and some rain has helped in the battle against the Mount Law…
Okanagan firefighter lost home to White Rock Lake wildfire
An Okanagan Indian Band volunteer firefighter lost his home in the White Rock Lake wildfire…
Fire crews forced to take shelter battling White Rock Lake wildfire
Firefighters battling the White Rock Lake wildfire had to take cover due to aggressive fire…
iN VIDEO: Time-lapse shows spread of wildfire in West Kelowna
A West Kelowna resident captured the spread of the Mt. Law wildfire that caused the…
Conservation officers make sure campfire spotted in Merritt area is doused
A person having a campfire in the Merritt area was spotted by RCMP and conservation…
North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first…
Entire City of Merritt on evacuation alert due to wildfire
The entire City of Merritt is now on an evacuation alert due to wildfire. The…
Evacuation order issued for West Kelowna properties threatened by wildfire
An evacuation order has been issued for West Kelowna properties due to a new wildfire…
DriveB.C. website back up after temporarily shut down
DriveB.C.'s website is now up and running after it temporarily shut down earlier tonight. The…
Foo Fighters require vaccine proof, test for Alaska shows
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Foo Fighters rock band is requiring that people who attend…
Regional district planning to issue evacuation order for Lower Nicola
The Thompson Nicola Regional District is currently in the process of issuing an evacuation order…
Parts of Kamloops on evacuation alert due to Tremont Creek wildfire
Parts of the City of Kamloops are now on evacuation alert and the community of…