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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.
Kelson Group purchases Paramount Theatre in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — The announcement from Landmark Cinemas that it would be ceasing operations at the…
Kelowna RCMP searching for restaurant break and enter suspect
KELOWNA — RCMP are searching for a suspect after receiving a report of a break…
Coroner finds death of Kamloops teen at music festival caused by accidental overdose
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops teenaged girl who died at a music festival in Kelowna last…
Fraud suspect tries to escape RCMP by jumping into unmarked police cruiser in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — A man who was allegedly trying to impersonate a bank client in order…
Landmark Cinemas to cease operations of downtown Kamloops theatre
KAMLOOPS — The Paramount Theatre in downtown Kamloops will screen its last film on April…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Rattlesnake season is starting — here’s what you need to know
Several species become more active in the spring and rattlesnakes are one of them. Rattlesnakes…
40th annual biology conference coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — The Association of Professional Biology will be hosting their 40th annual Professional Biology Conference…
Victoria Street West construction starts next week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Construction is set to begin next week on a $13 million improvement project…
$200,000 in stolen vehicles recovered from Lillooet property
LILLOOET — Two people have been arrested after police executed a search warrant resulting in…
Kamloops student hopes to take cannabis concerns directly to the Prime Minister
KAMLOOPS — About 300 student from coast to coast have been selected to attend Canada’s…
Kamloops RCMP capture armed robbery suspect wanted in Okanagan, Shuswap
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP have captured an armed robbery suspect after months of investigation. Michael…
Kamloops man who stole over $8,000 from trailer avoids jail time
KAMLOOPS — A man who stole more than $8,000 from a Kamloops trailer as a…
Cache Creek man charged with murder released on bail again
KAMLOOPS — A Cache Creek man charged with second degree murder has been granted bail…
Two Kamloops businesses come together to share new art and craft studio space
KAMLOOPS — Two local businesses are merging together to offer residents of Kamloops a space…
Rock slide closes Highway 5 north of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — A rock slide north of Kamloops has closed Highway 5 in both directions.…
WANTED: Kamloops Crime Stoppers looking for volunteers
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers is currently recruiting more people to join its…
WILD WEDNESDAY: How to stay safe in cougar country in B.C.
Cougars are present throughout most of British Columbia and with the weather getting warmer, you…
City of Kamloops offers Gentle Chair Yoga classes
KAMLOOPS — Yoga is a healthy practice that can be done by people of all…
Cache Creek man charged in connection with deadly shooting to seek bail
CACHE CREEK – A Cache Creek man charged with murder in connection to a deadly…
Kamloops international student sentenced to two years for sexual assault
KAMLOOPS — An international student from Bangladesh who attended Thompson Rivers University was sentenced to…
Doug Collins and Patricia Wallace to receive Freedom of the City
KAMLOOPS — Two citizens will be recognized for their significant contribution to Kamloops next month.…
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP locate missing man
UPDATE: 12:13 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 KAMLOOPS – RCMP say a missing 30-year-old Kamloops…
B.C. transgender advocate to speak in Kamloops on Saturday
KAMLOOPS — A Vancouver transgender activist who recently won a human rights complaint about a…
Ashcroft farmer carves ‘Go Blazers!’ into field to show support
ASHCROFT — It's an exciting time for Kamloops Blazers fans and one Ashcroft farmer is…