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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
Holiday fire safety tips
VICTORIA – Each year, preventable fires during the holiday season injure British Columbians and cause…
Inlaid durable pavement markings enhance road safety
KAMLOOPS – A project to install inlaid durable pavement markings at two locations in the…
Rockets’ Thurkauf to captain Team Switzerland at world juniors
Calvin Thurkauf will serve as captain for Team Switzerland at the upcoming 2017 IIHF World…
Kelowna’s new top cop named
KELOWNA – In the New Year, Kelowna RCMP will have a new leader. Insp. Brent…
Firefighters snuff out West Kelowna chimney fire
WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna Fire Rescue responded to a chimney fire in the Lakeview…
Globalization partly to blame for quality of education in the Global South
The development of education as a business, can lead to over-worked faculty and poorly-trained students,…
District of Coldstream Wins Award for Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the…
In support of Kelowna’s homeless
On December 5, 2016, Kelowna's city council voted unanimously to amend a bylaw against sitting…
Three ways to give Shuswap Trails just in time for Christmas
The Shuswap, British Columbia – Tickets for the annual Shuswap Trails Party and Fundraiser are…
Frozen ponds and winter trail safety
With the consistently frosty temperatures and recent snowfall in Kelowna, Park Services staff are reminding…
A guide to the holiday closures in the City of West Kelowna
The City of West Kelowna wishes everyone happy holidays and reminds the public of the…
Education reform in BC historically not democratic
How and what BC children learn in schools has traditionally been politically driven and largely…
Care packages for Kelowna’s homeless
Care packages in the form of stockings are being put together to hand out to…
Central Okanagan french immersion review
At the Board of Education Public Meeting held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, the Board…
Holiday hours for RDOS facilities
This Holiday Season will change hours for a number of RDOS facilities The RDOS Main…
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission announces 2017 advisory board
A service of the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the COEDC has a 40+ member…
Walks, eco-art and outdoor play: Things to do in January and February
*There is no Eco-Art at the EECO on December 24th or 31st or Story Time…
Extended Transit Hours on New Year’s Eve in Kamloops
Kamloops – BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are getting into the holiday season…
Province and Creative BC announce $3.8 million in funding for music industry
1. LIVE MUSIC PROGRAM $2.5 million has been dedicated to support the Live Music program. …
Registration now open for adult and youth art classes offered this winter at the Kelowna Art Gallery
Kelowna, BC: It’s a new year for artists too! Start 2017 off with a commitment…
Valley First New York New Years at Jim Stuart Park
The community favorite and now annual tradition of the "Valley First New York New Years"…
TRENDING NOW: Cat tries to fit in a little box
Simon's Cat is a series of shorts about a cat who gets into all sorts…
United Way CSO strives to make positive change in your community
'Tis the season of giving and the United Way needs your help to heat up…
Snowfall warning issued for Trans-Canada Highway
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Motorists planning to travel on the Trans-Canada Highway via Eagle Pass to Rogers…