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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
Kamloops Chamber sends letter in support of Ajax mine to feds
KAMLOOPS – The long-awaited Ajax vote by city councillors takes place next week and the…
Canada’s Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan stops in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Canada's Federal Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is in Kamloops today. Earlier this morning,…
UPDATE: Power restored after bird flies into transformer in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Power was out for about one hour in an area of downtown Kamloops…
Should a ban on corporate donations trickle down to local governments in Kamloops?
KAMLOOPS – Now that the big three political parties in B.C. are in agreement, will…
Donate B.C. wildfire relief goods only to agencies prepared to handle them
Calls from people offering donations of food, water, clothing and volunteer hands are rolling in,…
Families want more resignations from missing, murdered Indigenous women inquiry
WINNIPEG – Cries from frustrated families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls grew…
Canadian dollar soars as Bank of Canada hikes interest rate, while TSX dips
TORONTO – The Canadian dollar soared to a level not seen in nearly a year…
Volunteers needed for wildfire evacuee support team in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The emergency support services team is looking for volunteers to help wildfire evacuees…
Kelowna RCMP looking for driver who hit cyclist and took off
KELOWNA – This morning a man driving a car near the hospital in Kelowna hit…
UPDATE: B.C. Wildfire firefighters under investigation for allegedly starting their own campfire
A social media post showing B.C. Wildfire firefighters standing around a campfire while a province-wide…
Online rumours muddying real information on B.C. wildfires
When it comes to evacuation orders, locations of wildfires and road closures, many are leaning…
Search for rescue dog who bolted at airport ends after pup found
TORONTO – The new owner of a rescue dog that went missing after being let…
Bank of Canada expected to raise its key rate for first time in nearly seven years
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada is expected to raise its key interest rate target…
iN PHOTOS: B.C. wildfire rips through Ashcroft mobile home park
CACHE CREEK – The Ashcroft Reserve wildfire has left total destruction behind in the Boston…
Authorities turn to Facebook to connect B.C. wildfire evacuees with volunteers
Donations and offers to volunteer are coming in faster than emergency operations staff can keep…
Officials urge cash donations, not items for B.C. wildfire evacuees
With about 14,000 evacuees forced out of homes because of wildfire danger in the province,…
Lingering wildfires blow poor air quality across Southern Interior
Health authorities are warning anyone with breathing difficulties to stay inside following a smoky skies…
Small fires prompt big response from Kamloops Fire Rescue
KAMLOOPS – The province is in a state of emergency and Kamloops Fire Rescue is…
Father tells B.C. court drunk-driving son who killed Mountie ‘not a monster’
COLWOOD, B.C. – The father of a speeding drunk driver who rammed his truck into…
Federal apology to Omar Khadr reignites political fight over handling of saga
OTTAWA – The federal government apologized Friday to Omar Khadr, sparking fresh public debate about…
Nowhere to go: Heat wave causes problems for Kamloops’ homeless
KAMLOOPS – People with nowhere to go are affected first when extreme weather hits and…
UPDATE: Evacuation orders for Cache Creek as Ashcroft wildfire approaches
ASHCROFT – A rapidly developing 700-hectare wildfire is burning about two kilometres from the village…
Campfire ban across Kamloops Fire Centre
Anyone planning to camp in in the Southern Interior this weekend will not be allowed…
Kamloops woman fights back and prevents carjacking
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman fought back and prevented a carjacker from stealing her vehicle this…