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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.
Former Kamloops dog groomer to be sentenced on animal cruelty charges
KAMLOOPS — A former Kamloops dog groomer who pleaded guilty to one count of animal…
Emergency overdose calls continue to rise in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Data released by B.C. Emergency Health Services shows Kamloops continues to see an…
Tethered dogs in Kamloops truck spark online controversy
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops woman was on her way to enjoy Canada Day celebrations yesterday…
iN VIDEO: A replay of Canada Day fireworks in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Just in case you missed the Canada Day fireworks last night, here's a little recap…
‘Not a good idea’ to buy gold jewellery in parking lot, Salmon Arm RCMP warn
SALMON ARM — Police in Salmon Arm are reminding the public not to purchase gold…
Man stabbed in downtown Kamloops on Canada Day
KAMLOOPS — RCMP responded to a stabbing incident that left a 54-year-old man with serious…
Eking out a space for live music in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — When Kamloops music promotor JP Lancaster started Factotum Cassette Commodities to help promote…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops woman featured in Tim Hortons commercial
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops woman was recently featured in a special Tim Hortons commercial. Danica…
Kamloops RCMP searching for suspects following hit and run outside pub
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP are looking for a male driver after a man was left…
How this university student is expanding the Kamloops rap and hip hop scene
KAMLOOPS — When you think of cities known for rap music, Kamloops might not come…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops RCMP looking for stolen Porsche
KAMLOOPS — Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a stolen Porsche. RCMP…
New chairlift will open more ski terrain at Sun Peaks near Kamloops
SUN PEAKS — Sun Peaks ski resort officials have announced the details to replace the…
WILD WEDNESDAY: It’s breeding season for B.C.’s black bear
Breeding season for black bears throughout B.C. occurs in late May and June. That means…
Sentence appealed for Kamloops man who exchanged pizza for nude photos of a teen
KAMLOOPS — Crown prosecutors have appealed the sentence for a Kamloops man who pleaded guilty…
Kamloops represented in new, shimmering public art piece
KAMLOOPS — For the last couple of months dozens of workers have been putting together…
Kelowna RCMP arrest dozens in undercover drug trafficking investigation
KELOWNA — An undercover police investigation into drug trafficking in Kelowna has resulted in dozens…
UPDATE: Fatal crash on Trans-Canada near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM — One person is dead after a fatal collision west of Salmon Arm…
Injured bobcat to be released back into the wild in South Okanagan
KAMLOOPS — An injured young bobcat that's been recovering at the B.C. Wildlife Park after…
Plans for a Kamloops photoshoot went awry, court hears in sexual assault trial
KAMLOOPS — A Penticton man was found guilty Monday of a 2017 sexual assault of…
RCMP looking for witnesses to attack that left a B.C. child seriously injured
ASHCROFT— RCMP officers are investigating an incident that left a four-year-old boy with serious but…
Vancouver sword swallower to share stage with Kamloops Burlesque
KAMLOOPS — Performers with Kamloops Burlesque will be putting together a special performance tomorrow night…
Nathaniel Jessup found not guilty of second-degree murder
KAMLOOPS — Nathaniel David Jessup has been found not guilty of second-degree murder in connection…
Truck Light Show moving to downtown Kamloops this year
KAMLOOPS — If you’ve never seen dozens of semi-trucks lined up to illuminate the night…
Kamloops MLA Todd Stone slams government for inaction on youth vaping
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops Liberal MLA is calling out the provincial government to act now…