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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: Kamloops RCMP say missing man found
UPDATE: 2:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 Kamloops RCMP say a missing 40-year-old man has…
Man charged with selling nearly fatal drug concoction to Merritt women found not guilty
A man accused of selling a deadly mixture of drugs to three Merritt women in…
Foam Fest Fun Run returns to Sun Peaks this summer
The one of a kind 5K Foam Fest fun run returns to Sun Peaks this…
UPDATE: Collision involving Kamloops city bus sends two to hospital
Kamloops RCMP say a motor vehicle incident involving a city bus this morning was the…
South Okanagan man guilty of violent sexual assault could face three years in prison
A Penticton man found guilty of a 2017 sexual assault will have to wait another…
Looking for love: New Kamloops library program helping people over 50 start dating
Janet is hoping to find that special someone to marry but, at age 61, finding…
Casting call for background extras in Ashcroft film project
A casting company is looking for background talent to play townspeople in a project being…
‘Rust Valley Restorers’ cast coming to Kamloops for fundraising event
The cast of the Shuswap-based show Rust Valley Restorers will be making an appearance in Kamloops…
Eyes, ears, whiskers can give away if cats are in pain: study
CALGARY – Don't let their peaceful demeanour, aloof expression or apparent good humour fool you…
Kids across Canada more at risk of hospitalization from flu this season: doctor
Canada's chief public health officer says more children are being hospitalized this flu season because…
Royal rift: UK monarchy will look smaller when dust settles
LONDON – Prince Charles, the future king, has long been seen as a potential modernizer…
U.S. sanction law not enough to prove Canadian fraud: Meng’s lawyers
VANCOUVER – Lawyers for a Huawei executive wanted on fraud charges in the United States…
Closed mills, housing surge support positive forecast for lumber, OSB industries
CALGARY – Financial analysts say Canadian production cutbacks and a consumer-driven recovery in housing starts…
Saskatoon man guilty of setting up fake fundraiser after Humboldt Broncos crash
SASKATOON – A Saskatoon man has been convicted of setting up a fake GoFundMe account…
iN VIDEO: Icy conditions in Kamloops problematic for both drivers and road crews
For the past week, much of B.C. has been experiencing a cold snap making for…
How TRU is helping students dress for success
When Thompson Rivers University lecturer Roxane Letterlough overheard a group of her students worrying about…
Kamloops MLAs team up to launch new podcast series
Kamloops's two MLAs have released the first episode to an online podcast series aimed to…
Canadian firefighters expect to use tailored tactics to battle Australia blazes
HALIFAX – As Canadian firefighters boarded flights Wednesday to battle blazes in Australia, they noted…
Anonymous internet posters successfully sued for defamatory comments
TORONTO – A dozen individuals have been ordered to pay thousands of dollars in damages…
Crafting for critters: Australian fires prompt global effort
CONCORD, N.H. – Kyla Gill had never so much as touched a sewing machine or…
Does the naked body belong on Facebook? It’s complicated
SAN FRANCISCO – When is a photograph of nude bodies artistic or titillating? A woman's…
Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s
WASHINGTON – The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on…
Impeachment ritual begins, perplexing Canadians more attuned to Parliament
WASHINGTON – For the third time in U.S. history, the president of the United States…
Thieves cut through drywall to steal high-end skin cream from Kamloops beauty salon
For nearly five years in downtown Kamloops, salon owner Lucy Mardres never had any issues…