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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.
iN VIDEO: New $3.7 million multi-use pathway officially opens in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Officials from the city of Kamloops and Tk'emlups te Secwepemc gathered at the $3.7…
8-year-old Kamloops MMA fighter heading to California to compete
KAMLOOPS – Since he was five years old, Kamloops mom Charis Wlodarczyk knew her son…
Weekend filled with live music, hockey and cultural celebration in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Halloween festivities might have finished but that doesn't mean there's a shortage of…
Kamloops intruder handed nine year sentence after violent home invasions
KAMLOOOPS – A man with a lengthy history of property crime convictions was sentenced to…
Kamloops RCMP identify suspects in homicide of convicted killer
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops RCMP Serious Crime Unit has released more information about its investigation…
Man killed in Kamloops hit and run was in police custody hours before death
KAMLOOPS – A 48-year-old man that was killed in a hit and run collision more…
TRU survey asks for feedback on safe injection sites in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Researchers from Thompson Rivers University have partnered with the city to conduct a…
Gateway casinos and union employees reach tentative agreement
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union has announced publicly they have reached a tentative…
Kamloops citizen hands council $9,000 cheque to fast-track veteran signage project
KAMLOOPS – When Kamloops city council decided to hold off on immediately funding a $8,400…
Hotel 540 Kamloops closing for $8 million in renovations
KAMLOOPS – A well-known downtown Kamloops hotel will close their doors for five months to…
No sign of suspect after attempted Kelowna bank robbery
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect they…
Five ways to get spooky tonight in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The spookiest night of the year is here, and there are multiple ways…
Union launches investigation into alleged academic freedom violation at TRU
KAMLOOPS – The union representing a suspended professor at Thompson Rivers University has launched an…
New bus service launches today in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A new intercity bus service has launched today in Kamloops. With the closure…
‘VERY TIRED’: Truck driver sentenced to two years in prison for deadly crash near Merritt
KAMLOOPS – A Calgary man was sentenced to two years in prison today for causing…
Kamloops council gives green light to two new cannabis shops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city council has unanimously voted to pass two private retail cannabis sales…
Kamloops RCMP seeking witnesses to fatal hit and run collision
KAMLOOPS – Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal hit and run collision that killed…
Love Hard Kamloops Society to host buffet for people in need
KAMLOOPS – Love Hard Kamloops Society members are inviting the community to a buffet later…
Kamloops business of the year has been under strike for four months
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce awarded its best this weekend and named Cascades…
Kamloops Jewish community to hold vigil for Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims
KAMLOOPS – Communities across the country, including here in Kamloops, are organizing vigils to remember…
Why Vernon is moving forward with arts and culture facilities — and Kamloops isn’t
KAMLOOPS – The arts and culture sector has been sprouting in many different ways across…
West Kelowna woman facing potential charges after alleged assault
WEST KELOWNA – A woman is facing potential charges after allegedly assaulting and injuring a…
Kamloops council considering two private cannabis stores on North Shore
KAMLOOPS – There are currently two private retail cannabis sales licence applications on the agenda…
Housing units on the way for women and children fleeing violence in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The province has announced up to 40 new housing units built in Kamloops…