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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
WolfPack Men’s Basketball sign Maalik Hazziez, a 6’9″ post/forward from California
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men’s basketball coach Scott Clark likes to fish. Clark…
Night road closures between Enterprise Way and Highway 97
KELOWNA – Several side streets between Enterprise Way and Highway 97 will be closed to…
Ballet Kelowna announces 2016-17 season
KELOWNA – Simone Orlando, Ballet Kelowna’s Artistic Director & CEO, today announced the Company’s 2016/17…
Bulman Road multi-use pathway construction underway
KELOWNA – On Tuesday, July 19 construction will begin on a multi-use pathway connecting Bulman…
Big Jack gives back to local kids
OKANAGAN – Earlier this week, Jack Newton presented the YMCA of Okanagan with a cheque…
Scotch Creek Forest Service Road temporarily closed
VERNON – The public is advised that the Scotch Creek Forest Service Road will be…
TRU students get trades equipment boost
KAMLOOPS – Carpentry students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will benefit from the purchase of various…
Judge refuses class-action lawsuit against BC Hydro over smart meters
VANCOUVER – A judge has refused a class action lawsuit against BC Hydro over the…
B.C. group says death midwives’ philosophy similar to that of birth midwives
VANCOUVER – So-called death midwives provide the dying and their families with a wide range…
Pokemon players are trespassing, risking arrest or worse
PHOENIX – The "Pokemon Go" craze across the U.S. has people wandering into yards, driveways,…
TRENDING NOW: Canine cookie thief
Do you crack under pressure? A cookie has been stolen, now watch the intense interrogation…
More than $450,000 raised in ten days for Okanagan Rail Trail
OKANAGAN – So far, July has been a busy month for The Okanagan Rail Trail…
Tips and FYIs for Kelowna’s Rock the Lake festival
KELOWNA – As we are all counting down the days on our road to rock,…
Richmond Avenue reconstruction begins next week
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops has contracted Dawson Construction Ltd., to begin the reconstruction…
Mounties committed to reconciliation with indigenous people: commissioner
OTTAWA – The RCMP needs to work in partnership with Canada's Aboriginal Peoples in order…
Pokemon Go’s digital popularity is also warping real life
LOS ANGELES – The Pokemon Go craze has sent legions of players hiking around cities…
TRENDING NOW: Water jet packs
When you were a kid, didn't you jet packs would exist by now. Seeing all…
Starbucks hikes prices on coffee, espresso, tea lattes
SEATTLE – Starbucks says it's increasing prices slightly on brewed coffee, espresso and tea latte…
Ellis Street lot listed for sale
KELOWNA – The City-owned properties at 1558 and 1580 Ellis Street in Kelowna are now…
Volunteers on the lookout for zebra and quagga mussels
VERNON – Starting July 16, Vernon RCMP volunteers conducting vessel safety checks at Paddlewheel Park…
What’s the beef? Mandatory tip at Earls restaurant in Calgary stirs controversy
CALGARY – A decision by Earls Restaurants Ltd. to eliminate tipping at a downtown Calgary…
NHL stars Jordin Tootoo and Byron Dafoe coming to Westbank First Nation charity golf tournament
KELOWNA – Westbank First Nation (WFN) is hosting their 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, July…
LNG Canada delay means dark clouds growing over industry in B.C.: experts
VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark's dreams of a booming liquefied natural gas industry in British…
Avcorp Industries and UBC agree to partnership
OKANAGAN – Avcorp Industries and the University of British Columbia have agreed to explore the…