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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.
RCMP, B.C. Coroners Service identify couple found dead inside Shuswap home
Two individuals found dead inside a Shuswap home early last week have been identified by…
Matchbox Cars, colouring book, Magic make Toy Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Matchbox Cars, the colouring book and the collectible card game Magic: The…
Holocaust educators, survivors fear lessons of the past fading with new generation
TORONTO – Teaching teens about the horrors of the Holocaust is more than just a…
Neighbour recalls numerous fights, police presence at Shuswap home where two bodies were found
Earlier this week, RCMP were called to a private residence in a rural Shuswap community…
Bones found almost 50 years ago recognized as B.C.’s first dinosaur species
VICTORIA – A geologist's discovery of a mysterious claw in rocks along a rail line…
Juul halts US sales of popular mint-flavoured e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON – Juul Labs said Thursday it will halt U.S. sales of its bestselling ,…
Trudeau defends NATO as French president warns of alliance’s ‘brain death’
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending NATO after France's president suggested a lack…
Elections Canada recount in B.C. riding terminated at NDP candidate’s request
PITT MEADOWS, B.C. – Elections Canada says a judicial recount of the Oct. 21 federal…
Significant delays coming to Victoria Street West, again
Motorists and transit users are advised to plan accordingly next week as construction crews move…
Kamloops RCMP identify driver allegedly involved in fatal hit and run
Police in Kamloops are working to lay charges in connection to a fatal hit and…
Kamloops toddler suffering from kidney failure now ready for transplant
KAMLOOPS – A toddler suffering from kidney failure after being diagnosed with a rare syndrome…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Here’s how moose make it through the winter months
Although the first day of winter is still a few weeks away, WildSafeBC has already…
CWE pro wrestling tour making stop in Kamloops
A Canadian Wrestling's Elite tour dubbed “The Juice Is on the Loose” will be stopping…
Salmon Arm RCMP make arrests after recovering stolen Audi, property
SALMON ARM – Two individuals are facing charges after Salmon Arm RCMP located a stolen…
CMHA investigating Kamloops branch; manager placed on leave
An internal investigation has been launched and the executive director of the Canadian Mental Health…
No more illegal cannabis dispensaries in Kamloops
All 13 illegal cannabis dispensaries have closed their doors in Kamloops. A new temporary business…
Kamloops’s only strip club will no longer feature exotic dancers
The city’s one and only strip club will no longer offer exotic dancers starting next…
Trans Mountain pipeline demonstrators arrested in B.C. for mischief, intimidation, theft
RCMP in the North Thompson have arrested two women for allegedly confronting a security employee…
Kamloops RCMP looking for help to find missing man
Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Police say…
Kamloops photographer puts street life in focus
CONTENT ADVISORY/GRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY Scotty Larsen is a local photographer who has a passion for photographing…
Historic Kamloops 2141 Steam Engine digitally preserved through virtual reality
Vistors from and outside of Kamloops can now experience the beloved historic 1912 steam engine…
How a TRU lecturer is trying to educate teens and kids about vaping
When surveys were conducted within the schools of the Kamloops-Thompson School District to find out…
CP Holiday train to make stop in Kamloops this winter
The Canadian Pacific Holiday train will be coming to Kamloops again this December. Canadian Pacific…
Correctional officers rally outside of Kamloops prison to raise awareness about workplace violence
Correctional officers gathered at the front gates of Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre today to raise…