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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.
1,000 people evacuated from Lytton area due to fire, some unaccounted for
Roughly 1,000 people were evacuated from the Lytton area as a fire destroyed most of…
Largest wildfire in province near Kamloops still out of control
B.C. Wildfire crews are still battling an out of control wildfire, the largest currently in…
90% of Lytton destroyed by fire, injuries reported
The Village of Lytton was almost completely destroyed by fire and injuries have been reported,…
Temperature records continue to be shattered across the Interior
As B.C.’s heat wave continues, temperature records in the Thompson, Nicola, Okanagan and Shuswap regions…
NINJAnow shuts down food delivery service in Kelowna, West Kelowna due to heat
An Okanagan delivery service is taking the next few days off in the Central Okanagan…
Heat wave could have huge impact on Thompson-Okanagan fish
Warm waters make a dangerous journey for sockeye salmon and one researcher is suggesting residents…
Wildfire crews dealing with 8 new blazes in 2 days in Kamloops Fire Centre
Within the last two days, the B.C. Wildfire Service has responded to eight new wildfires.…
Chilliwack man drowns in Osoyoos Lake
The RCMP and B.C. Coroners Service is investigating after a Chilliwack man drowned yesterday in Osoyoos…
Penticton condo complex blaze displaces 4 families
A large fire at a Penticton complex yesterday has displaced four families. The blaze was…
Okanagan restaurants adjusting hours, menus, temporarily closing to beat the heat
With an unprecedented heat wave rolling across B.C., some Okanagan businesses are adjusting their hours,…
Renowned Vernon artist Sveva Caetani’s home opening to the public
Beloved Vernon teacher, artist and writer Sveva Caetani’s works have returned to the city after…
‘We have loaded the weather dice:’ Climate change linked to B.C.’s heat wave
A UBC climate expert says there is “absolutely” a link between B.C.’s current extreme weather…
How you can beat the Thompson-Okanagan heat wave without air conditioning
A heat warning is in effect across the Thompson-Okanagan region, as temperatures are expected to…
B.C. Hydro could see record-breaking summer power demand through heat wave
With a rolling heat wave across much of the province, B.C. residents are expected to…
Firefighters battling wildfire near Ashcroft
A wildfire has been spotted near the Village of Ashcroft. The fire was first seen…
Vernon’s former race track could become activity centre, park and housing
Vernon’s former Kin Race Track could be the site of a new indoor recreational facility,…
TRENDING NOW: Couple spots pride of lions take down buffalo
A couple watched a National Geographic film unfold before their eyes. Roughly 20 lions were…
Sylix communities rally for residential school survivors through caravan, ceremony
Sylix communities joined together this morning to honour residential school survivors and the children who…
UPDATE: RCMP investigating after two churches destroyed by fire on Similkameen band lands
The RCMP is investigating two suspicious fires that destroyed churches on Upper and Lower Similkameen…
North Okanagan regional district to allow overnight homeless camps in regional parks
The Regional District of the North Okanagan is asking for Vernon city council's support to…
Dresses line highway as tribute to 215 children found at former Kamloops residential school
Since the remains of 215 children were found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School…
‘She was really, really sweet’: Dr. Henry has lunch at Kelowna sandwich shop
Employees and the owner of a Kelowna sandwich shop were happy B.C.’s top doctor stopped…
UPDATE: Grass fire next to Westbank Walmart deemed suspicious
The West Kelowna Fire Department is currently investigating a suspicious grass fire that sparked just…
Shuswap River flowing dangerously fast; floating with inflatables not recommended
With hotter temperatures people may be considering a float down the Shuswap River in Enderby,…