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Karen Edwards
Originally from southern Ontario, Karen Edwards moved out west after completing her journalism diploma at Durham College. She first began reporting in northern Alberta for a small town newspaper. The busy two-person newsroom taught Karen the importance of accurate and fast reporting. Now working for iNFO News, she is excited to report in a larger community. Karen has written for all kinds of news, including education, crime and mental health. Her background also includes video journalism and documentary production.
iN VIDEO: Shuswap’s Rasta Blasta is back with second season of Rust Valley Restorers
From running a successful rock scaling business to becoming the star of his own TV…
Kamloops RCMP searching for driver after 13-year-old boy struck by vehicle
Kamloops RCMP are searching for a driver and a vehicle after it was involved in…
Report findings reveal TRU violated academic freedom of professor suspended in 2018
The Canadian Association of University Teachers has determined the suspension of a Thompson Rivers University…
Celtic Illusion coming to Kamloops in February 2020
A world-famous show that incorporates modern Irish dance and magic is coming to Kamloops this…
Vancouver Island man given lifetime animal ban in ‘disturbing’ animal abuse case
A Duncan man has been sentenced in a case the SPCA calls among the most…
Pedestrian struck and killed near TRU in Kamloops was university employee
The person who was struck and killed by a truck last Friday near Thompson Rivers…
iN VIDEO: How to be sustainable this holiday season
With the Christmas season getting underway, there are several ways you can make the festivities…
New affordable rental homes coming to Kamloops for seniors, families
More than 100 affordable homes are coming to Kamloops for people with low to middle…
U-Haul fined $71,000 after workers find asbestos during Kamloops building reno
A moving equipment and storage rental company has been fined more than $71,000 after workers…
Consumer Reports finds vehicle redesigns come with glitches
DETROIT – When it comes to buying a new car, the latest and greatest may…
Looking for the cheap seats: 8 ways to get a deal on concert tickets
TORONTO – Anyone who's been to a concert recently is well aware that there's no…
Old dogs, new tricks: 10,000 pets needed for science
SEATTLE – Can old dogs teach us new tricks? Scientists are looking for 10,000 pets…
Disney Plus adds disclaimer about racist stereotypes
NEW YORK – Disney’s new streaming service has added a disclaimer to "Dumbo," “Peter Pan”…
Snowbombing Canada music festival not returning to Sun Peaks this spring
Snowbombing Canada has announced they won't be returning to a Kamloops area ski resort this…
RCMP seek witnesses to assault outside downtown Kelowna nightclub
Police are looking for witnesses to an assault outside a downtown Kelowna nightclub during the…
Portion of Valleyview Drive remains closed as FortisBC crews repair gas line
Parts of Valleyview Drive remain closed as FortisBC crews continue to work to repair a…
Jewelry box containing cremated ashes stolen from Sicamous storage locker
Sicamous RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a distinctive wooden jewelry box…
New drivers in B.C. feeling the pinch from new ICBC rates
For most teens and young adults, getting your licence and first car is an exciting…
Parts of Valleyview Drive closed as crews work to repair damaged gas line
FortisBC crews will continue to work to repair a damaged gas line that was hit…
Car crashes into Kamloops deli; no one was hurt
A car crashed into a Kamloops deli this afternoon and RCMP say driver inattentiveness may be…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Best WildSafeBC trail camera clips of the year, so far
The 150th episode of Wild Wednesday is here. In this week’s episode, WildSafeBC compiled some…
Third victim in Kamloops hit and run dies from injuries
Kamloops RCMP say a man injured in a hit and run crash that killed two…
Kamloops family to donate $500,000 to support RIH Foundation
A Kamloops family has announced they will be donating $500,000 to help support the patient…
New Kamloops museum exhibit to highlight taxidermy
A new exhibition at the Kamloops Museum and Archives opens later this month and offers…