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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: Watch TRU professors read Rate My Professor reviews
KAMLOOPS — If you’ve ever watched Jimmy Kimmel Live, then you’ve probably seen the bit…
Mother of Ryan Shtuka helping to create search support network for families with missing loved ones
SUN PEAKS —Ryan Shtuka's mother wants to make sure that no other family looking for…
Is your pet happy? This woman coming to Kamloops says she knows
KAMLOOPS — When Jill Morgan Saifer adopted her cat Pink 15 years ago, she instantly…
iN VIDEO: Professional golfer Louis Oosthuizen stops by Kamloops golf course
KAMLOOPS — Professional golfer Louis Oosthuizen was seen recently practicing in Kamloops for the U.S.…
Driver fined after tossing lit cigarette out car window in front of Victoria police chief
SAANICH — A driver on Vancouver Island has received a hefty fine after tossing a…
Homicide or suicide? Kamloops judge will determine if man killed his prison cell mate
KAMLOOPS — It is now up to a Kamloops Supreme Court judge to determine whether…
Wildfire west of Kamloops now ‘being held’
SAVONA — The 200 hectare Sabiston Creek wildfire that ignited west of Kamloops two days…
iN VIDEO: Man mistakenly arrested by Kamloops Mounties speaks out after incident caught on video
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops man who was mistakenly held at gunpoint by multiple officers during…
Wildfire west of Kamloops doubles in size to two-square kilometres
SAVONA — A wildfire burning near Savona along the Trans-Canada Highway is now estimated at…
iN VIDEO: Transport truck nearly hits small car near Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK — This was a close call. A driver's dashcam footage managed to capture…
iN VIDEO: Former Crown prosecutor seeks federal Green Party nomination in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A well known Kamloops lawyer is in the running for the Green Party…
Wildfire crews continue to battle out of control fire west of Kamloops
SAVONA — The wildfire burning in dry grass and sage west of Kamloops is still…
UPDATE: More support requested to fight 100 hectare wildfire west of Kamloops
SAVONA — Wildfire crews are attacking a grass fire along the Trans-Canada Highway west of…
Salmon barbecue cooking contest coming to Kamloops this summer
KAMLOOPS — A new barbecue festival will be hitting the streets of downtown Kamloops this…
These are the acts awaiting you at Kamloops Music in the Park this year
KAMLOOPS — Performers have been named for 2019 Music in the Park presented by the…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Check out trail cam footage of a young moose with its mother
WildSafeBC showed us trail cam video of a female moose having some fun in a…
Three Kamloops women vying for a chance to be on the cover of Inked Magazine
KAMLOOPS — Three Kamloops women are vying for a chance to win a $25,000 cash…
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal denies City of Kamloops application to dismiss employee complaint
KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops has failed in its bid to have a human-rights…
Fire crews respond to small fire southwest of Sorrento
SORRENTO — A small wildfire has ignited in the Shuswap near Squilax Mountain. B.C. Wildfire…
Canfor to shut down Vavenby sawmill next month
VAVENBY — Canfor Corporation has announced they will be closing its Vavenby sawmill in July.…
UPDATE: Firefighters extinguish fast-moving grass fire behind Sahali apartment
KAMLOOPS — Firefighters were quick to respond to a grass fire that started accidentally because…
Arresting officer of Dylan Judd testifies about night he was brought into custody
KAMLOOPS — The mother of a former Kamloops prisoner who died in his cell more…
How to capture the beauty of your pet at this Kamloops paint party
KAMLOOPS — There’s a good chance when you scroll through the photos on your phone,…
UPDATE: Three wildfires west of Kamloops now under control and being held
KAMLOOPS — Firefighters have made progress on three wildfires that started yesterday afternoon near Savona.…