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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
Chip Your Christmas Tree, Don’t Chuck It!
When you take down your Christmas tree after the holidays, keep in mind you can…
Recycle your Christmas Tree in Osoyoos until January 9, 2017
The Christmas Tree Chipping Program will run this year until Monday, January 9, 2017. The…
Travel Penticton 2017 grant application
PENTICTON, B.C. – In 2017, the Travel Penticton Society will be providing funding for festivals,…
Kelowna City facility holiday hours
Kelowna City Hall will be closed for the holidays from Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 through…
West Kelowna Council meeting highlights
December 13, 2016 Agricultural Advisory Committee Mayor Doug Findlater rose and reported that Council had…
Peachland Regular Council Meeting Highlights
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 2017 COUNCIL SCHEDULE Council approved the 2017 Council Meeting schedule. The…
Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen 2017 Grants Cycle Opens
The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen (CFSOS) is happy to announce more than…
Miss Canada speaks out on China human rights
WASHINGTON – Poised but defiant, Miss Canada will be vying for more than the winner's…
West Kelowna Warriors beat Clippers for fourth straight win
The West Kelowna Warriors will head into the Christmas break strong with their fourth straight…
Vees five game win streak ends in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, BC –The Penticton Vees and Salmon Arm Silverbacks won’t be on each other’s…
Rockets roll over Hitmen 6-2
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Calgary Hitmen 6-2 on Saturday night in Calgary. The Rockets…
Home Hardware Stores co-founder Walter Hachborn dies at 95
Walter Hachborn, co-founder of Home Hardware Stores and member of the Order of Canada, has…
Water main break near Turtle Mountain reservoir
VERNON – Another water main break is causing problems in Vernon. According to a release…
Fort McMurray fire chief who led battle against the beast retiring in February
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The man who led a fight against "the beast" is planning…
Longtime opioid users motivated by desire to avoid drug withdrawal
VANCOUVER – John Lenec remembers the song "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" going through his head…
Employers replace beep-beep-beep with ‘psssht-psssht’ back-up alarm: WorkSafeBC
RICHMOND, B.C. – British Columbia's worker-safety agency says more employers are replacing the beep-beep-beep back-up…
Health demands ‘out of the realm’ of what feds would consider: Morneau
OTTAWA – Canada's finance minister is calling provincial demands for bigger federal health transfers "out…
TRENDING NOW: Stephen Colbert’s end of the year song
Stephen Colbert is joined by Michael Stipe and James Franco to wrap up 2016 with…
Montreal mayor defends police raid on illegal cannabis boutiques
Montreal's mayor said Saturday that police were doing their jobs and upholding the law when…
How to spot lies, ‘fake news’ and propaganda
NEW YORK – The Pope has endorsed Donald Trump for president. A Washington, DC, pizzeria…
Vancouver woman reunited in Winnipeg with dog missing for three years
WINNIPEG – When Terra McCabe lost her dog Daisy three years ago in Vancouver, she…
Canada’s Mirela Rahneva wins first-ever World Cup skeleton bronze medal
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Canada's Mirela Rahneva captured her first-ever World Cup skeleton bronze medal…
Ward lifts Vees to another overtime win
PENTICTON, BC –Taylor Ward was the latest to dig deep into the Penticton Vees’ bag…
Crews make short work of West Kelowna chimney fire
WEST KELOWNA – This morning West Kelowna Fire Rescue crews responded quickly to a chimney…