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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.
UPDATE: Three small wildfires break out near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Three small wildfires are currently burning just outside of Kamloops after some lightning…
Another diesel spill in North Thompson near Vavenby
VAVENBY – A motor vehicle incident involving a transport truck along Highway 5 has resulted…
City of Kamloops responds to biosolids rally at City Hall
KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops has responded to a biosolids rally outisde of city…
Smoke haze expected to linger in Southern Interior until next week
It’s going to be a bit longer before skies clear in Kamloops and the Okanagan,…
Defence lawyer challenges prison guard’s memory in Kamloops murder trial
KAMLOOPS — A prison guard supervisor who was the first person to come across a…
Local restaurants taking part in Kamloops Wine Festival
KAMLOOPS — A week long festival celebrating wine in the Tournament Capital is currently taking…
WILD WEDNESDAY: What you need to know about the Canada goose and its young
Mid-spring is breeding season for the Canada goose. The wild goose can be found throughout…
Trial begins for man accused of killing fellow inmate in Kamloops prison cell
KAMLOOPS — A man accused of killing his fellow inmate inside a Kamloops prison cell…
Kamloops RCMP looking for witnesses to violent home invasion
KAMLOOPS – After a violent home invasion at a North Shore residence, Kamloops RCMP are…
iN VIDEO: Lansdowne parkade mural takes shape in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — The exterior of a downtown Kamloops parkade will be the city's newest piece…
Interior Health suspends maternity services at Cariboo Memorial Hospital
KAMLOOPS — Due to a shortage of trained maternity nurses, Interior Health Authority has temporarily…
Trudeau in Kamloops to see Terry Lake acclaimed as Liberal candidate
KAMLOOPS — Hundreds of Liberal Party of Canada supporters gathered at the Coast Kamloops Hotel…
iN VIDEO: Shamanic dog training? How a Kamloops trainer found a new approach
KAMLOOPS — Tamryn Fudge has been a dog trainer for two decades and over time…
All female fitness competition in Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS — An all female fitness competition will be taking place in the city tomorrow.…
Routine traffic stop in 2017 near Kamloops cost these two men time and lots of money
KAMLOOPS – Two men who were pulled over outside of Kamloops and found in possession…
New Democrats to acclaim candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding
KAMLOOPS — The New Democratic Party of Canada will acclaim their candidate for the October…
Young Kamloops girl moved out of intensive care after suspected CO poisoning
KAMLOOPS — A nine-year-old Kamloops girl is slowly recovering after suffering from a suspected carbon…
People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier paying Thompson-Okanagan a visit
KAMLOOPS — Maxime Bernier will touring the Thompson-Okanagan this week. Starting tomorrow, May 23, the…
Fundraiser for family of Kamloops woman who died at Salmon Arm campground
CHASE — Firefighters with Chase Fire Rescue hosting a car wash fundraiser this Saturday for…
Kamloops Arts Council has scholarship money to give away
KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Arts Council is taking applications for three scholarships for local artists…
New Kamloops bistro wait staff will serve in ‘Teenie Bikinis’
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops is getting a new bistro on the North Shore and it's betting…
Retro golden arches still stand at this McDonald’s location in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — As you’re driving along the Trans Canada Highway near Kamloops, you might notice the…
Kamloops man sentenced to life for murder ineligible for parole for 12 years
KAMLOOPS – A 59-year-old Kamloops man convicted of second-degree murder after stabbing and beating his…
Fatal crash on Coquihalla Highway near Merritt
MERRITT — A multi-vehicle crash on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt last night left…