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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.
Trudeau to visit Kamloops today as federal election campaign is underway
KAMLOOPS – As the federal election race begins, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau is expected to…
Man found guilty of sexual assault Kamloops woman after Tinder date
KAMLOOPS – A man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a Kamloops woman he met…
Kamloops elementary school fire a ‘complicated’ investigation
KAMLOOPS – Fire inspectors are struggling with a complex and tough investigation as they look…
WILD WEDNESDAY: The truth about B.C.’s rattlesnakes
Rattlesnakes are often misunderstood by the general public and in this week's episode of Wild…
All-candidate forums planned for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo
KAMLOOPS – As Canada's 43rd federal election officially begins, candidate forums will begin to pop…
Threat against Kamloops high school not credible: RCMP
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops high school student will not be facing any criminal charges after…
Replacement NDP federal candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo withdraws from race
KAMLOOPS – The NDP has announced its federal candidate for the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo has been asked…
Man involved in violent Shuswap home invasion sentenced to four years
KAMLOOPS – A man involved in a violent home invasion where a woman with terminal…
Police recover body of missing man thrown from speed boat in Shuswap Lake crash
SALMON ARM – The body of a missing 33-year-old man has been found after he…
Kamloops athlete wins silver in Peru despite back injury
KAMLOOPS – If there is one valuable lesson Kamloops's Greg Stewart learned during his trip…
Arson ruled out as cause of Kamloops elementary school fire
KAMLOOPS – RCMP have determined the cause of a Kamloops elementary school fire was not…
Increase in number of thefts from motor vehicles in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – RCMP in Kamloops responded to more than 60 thefts from motor vehicles last…
Here’s how you can help the teachers of Parkcrest Elementary rebuild their classrooms
KAMLOOPS – A fire that destroyed a Kamloops elementary school last week has left many…
Rollover west of Kamloops claims life of Savona man
KAMLOOPS – A man in his 20s from Savona was killed in a single-vehicle crash…
Parkcrest elementary students, staff to be relocated to nearby Kamloops school
KAMLOOPS – After an intense fire displaced more than 350 students and 40 staff members…
Gustav the Kamloops mountain goat’s death a ‘freak accident’
KAMLOOPS – Tracy Reynolds found mountain goat Gustav’s lifeless body in B.C. Wildlife Park’s goat…
No word yet on cause of blaze that destroyed a Kamloops elementary school
KAMLOOPS – As the Kamloops school district works to find a place for the students…
UPDATE: Parkcrest Elementary School in Kamloops closed until further notice after devastating fire
KAMLOOPS – A fire that ripped through a Kamloops elementary school building has left hundreds…
UPDATE: Kamloops fire crews continue fighting blaze at Parkcrest Elementary School
KAMLOOPS – Firefighters are expected to work overnight on a blaze that ignited at a…
CP police, RCMP investigating after person killed by train in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – RCMP and Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service continue to investigate after a freight…
Gustav the mountain goat struck and killed by lightning at B.C. Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS – One of the mountain goats at B.C. Wildlife Park was struck and killed by…
Canadian singer Ria Mae coming to Kamloops, Kelowna
Singer-songwriter Ria Mae is set to perform in two cities in B.C.'s Interior this fall.…
New Kamloops delivery service giving SkipTheDishes a run for its money
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops resident has launched a new delivery service that hopes to meet…
iN VIDEO: Inuk pop artist ready to strengthen Inuit culture in B.C. Interior
KAMLOOPS – When you think of Canada’s Arctic, pop music might not come to mind…