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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.
Kamloops RCMP ask for help in locating missing woman
Police are asking for your help locating a 37-year-old woman missing from the Kamloops area. …
iN VIDEO: Kelowna drummer shoots video atop mountain overlooking city
Two local artists have collaborated to film a music video to spread positivity during the…
UBC appoints first-ever Indigenous chancellor
In a period of global racial tension, an Indigenous man will become the University of…
Some stores in Kamloops mall remain closed; possibly for good
Although many retail stores have reopened with new COVID-19 protocols in place, several remain closed…
BACK TO THE LAND: Past residents remember life in West Kelowna’s hippie commune
For many, the abandoned hippie commune is simply a curious relic of history hidden in…
Kamloops council meetings may soon be open to public in new location
Kamloops residents may soon be able to voice their concerns to city council in person.…
Property owner has demolished remnants of hippie commune in West Kelowna woods
Soon, all that will remain of the West Kelowna hippie commune is a collection of…
What burns, blinds and grows 15 feet? The wicked weed to watch for in the Thompson-Okanagan
Reports of giant hogweed are made in the Thompson-Okanagan region all the time. However, it's…
Mobile emergency alert system launches for Kamloops and area
Thanks to the new Thompson Nicola Regional District alert system, the next time your home…
Kamloops emergency crews rescue driver after van slides down embankment
A suspected drunk driver was rescued after hitting parked car with a van and going…
Plant-based pop-up take-out joint coming to Kamloops
Although she isn't vegan herself, Kaity Lou Clement wants fellow omnivores to know that plant-based…
Kelowna RCMP investigating after car collides with pole
Police are investigating after a vehicle collided with a pole in Kelowna yesterday. At around…
Kamloops RCMP have questions for motorist who offered two children a ride
Police have some questions for a Kamloops driver who offered two children a ride yesterday.…
Kelowna cab driver charged with sexual assault
KELOWNA – A local cab driver has been charged with sexual assault following a Kelowna…
Kamloops public pools, wading pools, sports facilities set to reopen
With the province moving towards phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, Kamloops is looking…