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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.
Two men arrested during protests at Liberal fundraiser in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops arrested two protestors outside the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference…
Town hall meeting in Kamloops gets heated between public and PM
KAMLOOPS — Around 1,000 people packed into the Old Gymnasium at Thompson Rivers University in…
Husband fondly remembers wife and former TRU professor after sudden death
KAMLOOPS — Cindy Ross Friedman’s husband remembers his wife as a compassionate, funny and intelligent…
PM focuses on positives as protesters rally outside Liberal fundraiser in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Multiple RCMP officers and several protestors from different groups gathered outside the entrances…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Can you name these B.C. winter birds?
Just because winter is here doesn't mean B.C. birders have to hang up their binoculars…
Kamloops mom worries for son’s health after brain tumour diagnosis
KAMLOOPS — For the most part, Landon Eddy is just like any other 18-year-old getting…
Kelowna traffic stop leads to large seizure of drugs
KELOWNA — Police in the Central Okanagan were active throughout the holiday season ensuring the…
Kelowna RCMP searching for man involved in fight last month
KELOWNA — Police in Kelowna are searching for an unknown male involved in an altercation…
Sahali 7-Eleven robbed by masked man
KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man…
How Kamloops is welcoming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
KAMLOOPS — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes his way to Kamloops this week, multiple…
Prime Minister Trudeau to host town hall meeting in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be hosting a town hall meeting following his…
Multiple prolific offenders arrested within two days in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Several prolific offenders were arrested last week by the RCMP in the South…
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP confirm no shots fired on North Shore
KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops have confirmed there was no firearm involved and no shots…
Kamloops Arts Council accepting applications for Art in the Park
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Arts Council is seeking applications for Art in the Park held…
International conference on wound infection prevention coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A unique two-day medical conference is coming to Kamloops this spring. The 5th…
New sponsor for Hillside Stadium in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops has announced its new field sponsor for Hillside Stadium.…
Confirmed flu cases in Interior Health Authority up from last year
An early start to this year’s flu season is one of many factors contributing to…
UPDATE: No explosive device found in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP have reopened parts of downtown after no suspicious packages or explosive devices…
Operation Red Nose in Kamloops delivers more than 1,300 rides this year
KAMLOOPS – The holiday season kept the volunteers with Operation Red Nose in Kamloops busy…
Penticton’s McLaren Arena set to reopen after temporary closure
PENTICTON – McLaren Arena will reopen to the public tomorrow after a snowplow backed into…
Another record-breaking year for Kamloops Search and Rescue
KAMLOOPS – It was a busy 2018 for the volunteers with Kamloops Search and Rescue.…
UPDATE: RCMP find North Okanagan teen reported missing
UPDATE: 7:48 am. Jan. 3 The 14-year-old girl from Spallumcheen reported missing Jan. 2 has…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Kamloops next week for a Liberal…
Do Not Use water notice for Vavenby continues following fuel spill
VAVENBY – Vavenby residents have been under a Do Not Use water notice since Sunday…