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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.
Over 30 people displaced after hotel fire on North Shore
KAMLOOPS – More than 30 people were displaced from a North Shore hotel after a…
Kamloops theatre company brings dark Grimm Brother’s fairy tale alive with puppets
KAMLOOPS – Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty are just a few of the many classic tales…
Break your way into the new year at The Wreck Room in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Whether it's to let out some frustration or it's just for fun, this local…
Celebrate the new year with more than 600,000 lights in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – It's New Year's Eve and you may be wondering what to do on…
Things to do for New Years and for the last weekend of 2018 in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Now that Christmas is over it’s time to start planning for New Year's…
iN VIDEO: Kelowna RCMP release video surveillance footage after suspicious fire
KELOWNA — Police in Kelowna are urging motorists who may have driven past a suspicious…
City offers tips to Kamloops residents on how to sort through their holiday waste
KAMLOOPS – This time of the year, your home is most likely filled with plenty…
Kelowna RCMP release suspect photos in connection to assault case
KELOWNA – Police in Kelowna have released more information regarding an assault that took place…
Kamloops filmmaker looking for 30 extras for music video
KAMLOOPS – A local filmmaker is looking to fill 30 spots for a music video…
WILD WEDNESDAY: An up-close look at B.C.’s snowshoe hare
The snowshoe hare — sometimes called the varying hare – changes its coat depending on…
B.C. Transit holiday transit schedule for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The holiday season brings many changes, including to public transit. This week for…
New $4 million chairlift opens in time for Christmas at Sun Peaks Resort
SUN PEAKS – A new chairlift will be up and running in time for Christmas…
B.C. Housing announces 30 more shelter beds for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The province has announced an additional 30 shelter beds are coming to Kamloops.…
Here’s how you can help Kamloops’s homeless community this Christmas
KAMLOOPS – With Christmas right around the corner, several organizations supporting the city's homeless and…
Downtown Kamloops on-street parking rates going up in new year
KAMLOOPS – Residents of Kamloops will see a moderate increase for on-street parking fees in…
Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle after holiday celebration in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early this morning after…
How a Kamloops woman was scammed selling her car
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman says she was handed a notice saying she owes hundreds…
Penticton RCMP nab break and enter suspects with help of civilian
PENTICTON – After Penticton police received a report of a suspicious vehicle on White Road…
Man who hijacked truck needs rehab not lengthy jail sentence, Kamloops court hears
KAMLOOPS – At one point a man who hijacked a transport truck and held its…
Tourism related revenues continue to increase in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A $449 million sector continues to show successful growth in the tournament capital.…
WILD WEDNESDAY: An up-close look at B.C.’s woodpeckers
Many birds have already flown south to warmer climate now that cooler weather has arrived…
Man who held truck driver at gunpoint along Highway 5 could face up to eight years behind bars
KAMLOOPS – A man who held a transport truck driver at gunpoint for nearly four…
Fatal accident at Kamloops pulp mill result of unclear instructions, employee error: WorkSafe B.C.
KAMLOOPS – A fatal workplace accident that killed one worker and seriously injured another at…
Why a jury might have rejected self defence in Fraser murder trial
KAMLOOPS – As far as anyone knew, Cody Foster and Stephen Fraser were buddies. Despite…