Brie Welton
Brie is a recent graduate from UBC Okanagan where she studied English and French while managing the campus newspaper. After working as an intern reporter for the summer of 2019 in her home-town of Kelowna, she rejoined the InfoNews team in March 2020 and moved to Kamloops.
Her interests range from food features and artist profiles to politics, crime and minority issues. She has a passion for story-telling and aspires to one day become a full-time court reporter.
Merritt RCMP make 16 arrests in connection to illegal cannabis grow op
Police have dismantled an illegal cannabis operation near Merritt and made over a dozen arrests.…
Kamloops digital ‘hoarder’ sentenced to jail for possessing child porn
A Kamloops man has been sentenced to 18 months in jail followed by two years…
Kamloops homeless shelters shifting into a pandemic winter
With winter just around the corner and COVID-19 cases rising, the main priority for Kamloops…
Police investigate bear spray incident in downtown Kelowna
Police are investigating after an unknown person deployed bear spray inside a building in downtown…
23 cases of COVID-19 in rural area of West Kootenays: Interior Health
Interior Health is reporting 23 cases COVID-19 linked to a community cluster in Salmo south…
‘Bee kind, bee calm, bee safe:’ B.C. seed company honours Dr. Henry
A Delta company is paying homage to B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer with a new seed…
Bitcoin romance scam on the rise in Salmon Arm, police warn
Police are warning residents of Salmon Arm and surrounding areas to protect their wallets and…
Salmon Arm RCMP arrest prolific offender
Police were called to a break and enter in Salmon Arm this morning and arrested…
Kamloops nurse leaves legacy gift of $200K to RIH Foundation, YMCA
A long-time Kamloops resident, nurse and community volunteer has left behind a generous donation for…
Where to get a COVID-safe photo with Santa this year in Kamloops, Okanagan
It will certainly be a Christmas like no other due to pandemic restrictions, but it's…
COVID-19 case on Air Canada flight that landed in Kamloops
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control say there was a positive COVID-19 case on a…
You’ll have to make an appointment to visit ICBC in Kamloops
ICBC customers in Kamloops will need to make an appointment before their visit, starting later…
Domino’s Pizza employee in Kamloops tests positive for COVID-19
An employee at a Domino's Pizza in Kamloops has tested positive for COVID-19 and is…
Pair of flights to Kelowna and Kamloops report COVID-19 cases
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is reporting cases of COVID-19 on a pair of…
Kelowna police dog finds lost hiker and his four-legged companion
A lost Kelowna hiker and his dog were found safe and sound by Police Service…