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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.
Looking for a job with B.C. Cannabis Stores? There’s a job fair in Kamloops today
KAMLOOPS — The B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch is holding a job fair to fill positions…
UPDATE: Kamloops firefighters put out tractor trailer fire on Highway 1
KAMLOOPS — Four Kamloops firefighters spent nearly three hours extinguishing a tractor-trailer hauling a load…
RCMP requesting dash cam footage after fatal cement truck rollover near Sun Peaks
KAMLOOPS — Anyone with dash cam footage of a fatal cement truck rollover yesterday near…
Four Mounties surprise four-year-old Kamloops boy on his birthday
KAMLOOPS — About a year ago Reid Lukinchuk met a Kamloops RCMP officer and ever…
Cement truck driver dead after rollover near Sun Peaks
KAMLOOPS — The driver of a cement truck has died after his vehicle rolled down…
TRU, RCMP issue warning after two armed robberies on campus
KAMLOOPS — Two armed robberies at Thompson Rivers University have prompted Kamloops police and campus staff…
Kamloops RCMP investigating after child approached by unknown man in vehicle
KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops are investigating after a child waiting for his school bus…
Five things to do in Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS — It's finally Friday and you're probably wondering what you're going to do in…
How to get the most out of online reviews
In the world of online shopping, often buyers will purchase an item only after they…
Canadian privacy watchdog takes Facebook to court over privacy failures
OTTAWA – Canada's privacy czar is taking Facebook to court after finding the social-media giant's…
Communities in Eastern Canada brace for the worst as flooding continues
Flooding in several areas of Eastern Canada had many communities bracing for the worst Thursday…
Killer whales spotted in Vancouver harbour searching out seals: Ocean Wise
VANCOUVER – Several killer whales have been hanging out in Vancouver's harbour, entertaining onlookers and…
BC SPCA searches for person who left day-old kittens in Vancouver dumpster
VANCOUVER – Two day-old kittens have died in Vancouver and the BC SPCA hopes someone…
19-year-old Vancouver man arrested after human trafficking investigation
SURREY — RCMP in Surrey have announced they have arrested a 19-year-old man from Vancouver…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops teacher’s assistant shaves head to support friend with cancer
KAMLOOPS — When education assistant Kaycee Konowalchuk found out her good friend and colleague, Jamie…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man found
UPDATE: April 26, 2019 2:42 p.m. KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP have located a man who…
Suspects crash vehicle after trying to evade Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS — Two men are in custody after crashing their vehicle in an effort to…
‘The Amazing Race Canada’ TV show made a stop in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — The Amazing Race Canada was spotted filming in Kamloops on Wednesday. In a…
Man arrested after kicking, punching paramedics in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — An intoxicated man who was transported by ambulance from the North Shore to…
Canada working on an end to the rotting-refuse row with the Philippines
OTTAWA – A resolution to the row between Canada and the Philippines over rotting refuse…
Three people charged with staging anti-Semitic attack at Winnipeg cafe
WINNIPEG – What looked like an anti-Semitic attack at a Winnipeg cafe that drew public…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops woman found
UPDATE: April 24, 2019 3:30 p.m. KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops woman who was reported missing…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Bear gets up close and personal with outdoor trail camera
With several trail cameras set up in nature by WildSafeBC, often animals find these cameras…
Kamloops high school student wins $25,000 scholarship
KAMLOOPS — A student from a Kamloops High school landed a $25,000 STEAM Horizon scholarship.…