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Kim Anderson
Originally from a northern B.C. town that boasts a giant fly fishing rod and a population of 3,100, Kim moved to Kamloops in 2011 to attend Thompson Rivers University. Kim is as comfortable behind a camera as she is writing on her laptop. After graduating with a degree in journalism, Kim has been busy with an independent freelance writing project and photography work. Contact Kim at kanderson@infonews.ca with news tips or story ideas.
Kim's Stories
Do think-tanks matter? A UBCO professor says ‘think again’
OKANAGAN – A UBC professor is suggesting government policy makers and advisors need to do…
Kelowna BMW donates $15,000 to cardiac unit at KGH
KELOWNA – When a seemingly healthy, vibrant employee is suddenly struck by critical illness, for…
Weekend film production may cause minor delays
KELOWNA – Production crews will be setting up in various locations throughout Kelowna this weekend…
Theatre history, improvisation and local references in WCT Stage One play
KAMLOOPS – Western Canada Theatre’s Stage One Theatre School is proud to present Just Another…
Downtown Kelowna Block Party launches this Saturday
KELOWNA – This Saturday the biggest party of the summer returns for its 27th year.…
Adult painting classes at the Kamloops Art Gallery
KAMLOOPS – Learn the basics of acrylic painting with local artist and educator Elizabeth Pattie.…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission holds first ever charity golf classic
KELOWNA – Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is looking for golfers to play in their first annual…
Job seekers clearing trails and building a bright future
BARRIERE – Up to eight job seekers in the Barriere and Clearwater area, including members of…
Local music students raise more than $150,000 for sick kids
KELOWNA – On June 25th, 2016, the teachers and students from Wentworth Music Education Centre…
Brazil’s national cocktail poised for Olympic exposure
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – It's tempting to call cachaça a Brazilian rum and think of…
Convinced you need a fitness tracker? Think again
NEW YORK – Maybe you don't really need a fitness tracker. It might be tempting…
TRENDING NOW: Michelle Obama sings carpool karaoke
James Corden's carpool karaoke series is exactly as it sounds. The Late Late Show host…
Technology enables those with print disabilities to enjoy more books
KELOWNA – A new pilot program at Kelowna branches of the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)…
Local student and athlete Evan Guthrie gives back to community
OKANAGAN – An elite cross-country mountain bike racer and business student has shown he has…
Second round of curbside mosquito control treatment
KELOWNA – The curbside catch basin battle against mosquitoes resumes next week in many neighbourhoods…
Nudists call for fewer clothed visitors at clothing optional beaches
TORONTO – Canada's clothing-optional beaches are at the centre of a turf battle between nude…
Grant-funded life skills program counters youth crime
KELOWNA – Assertiveness, boundary-setting, problem-solving and conflict resolution are among the life skills covered by…
Okanagan College training helps launch graduate into a career she never planned
OKANAGAN – Lindsay Jerome never expected to go into the medical field. Yet, Jerome decided…
Road work providing wider shoulders and smoother pavement for West Kelowna
KELOWNA – Cyclists heading to West Kelowna this summer will see improvements to Highway 97 from…
Tees Up For Cancer charity golf tournament registration still open
PENTICTON – Last year, the tourney raised more than $44,000 and organizers are trying hard…
Road closures for Downtown Kelowna Block Party
KELOWNA – The Downtown Kelowna Association’s annual Block Party is coming up on Saturday, July…
Fort McMurray evacuee wins lotto, will donate to charities that helped family
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – A lottery winner from Alberta who was among the thousands forced…
Pirates, wizards and superheroes at YMCA’s summer kids camps
KELOWNA – Whether it’s wizardry, becoming a ninja master or bubble gum science that your…
Law faculty member: Rio Games, real problems
KAMLOOPS – Dr. Ryan Gauthier is the newest faculty member at TRU Law, bringing his…