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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.
Kamloops weekend filled with celebration, games and the outdoors
KAMLOOPS – Depending on what you have in mind there are various events to check…
Incumbent trustees take some heat at Kamloops candidate forum
KAMLOOPS – The public had their final chance to hear directly from Kamloops school board…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Can you guess how many of these animals hibernate through the winter?
Many creatures hibernate through the cold Canadian winters. Other than bears, what other animals do…
Kamloops city councillor getting into the cannabis business
KAMLOOPS – An incumbent Kamloops city councillor seeking re-election is hoping to open a cannabis…
Casino strike in Okanagan, Kamloops enters fourth month
It’s been just over four months since more than 600 unionized employees started walking picket…
Vernon RCMP searching for the rightful owners of recovered stolen keys
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are looking to reunite various sets of keys with their rightful…
Does the city of Kamloops have strong relationships with Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc?
KAMLOOPS – The relationships the City of Kamloops has with its neighbouring jurisdictions plays an…
Kamloops council finalizes last steps before first B.C. pot shop opens
KAMLOOPS – The legalization of recreational marijuana is hours away and the City of Kamloops…
Packed house for Kamloops all candidates forum
KAMLOOPS – Community engagement and how to better serve all areas of Kamloops were focus…
Seven candidates who think bylaws and community groups can help tackle crime in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Major crime and gang violence have been a concern to Kamloops RCMP for several…
Kamloops council candidate suggests Uber to help seniors struggling with transportation
KAMLOOPS – Making the city more accessible for seniors and those with mobility issues was…
Meet your Kamloops school trustee candidates
KAMLOOPS – There are ten candidates vying for one of five Kamloops trustee positions on…
Election campaign sign rules have changed; not all B.C. municipal candidates are aware
KAMLOOPS – Election signs have been popping up along streets and major intersections across the…
Kelowna police asking for public’s help in identifying theft suspect
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public's assistance after a wallet was allegedly stolen…
Three recurring ideas from candidates on how to improve the Kamloops doctor shortage
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops residents have been struggling for years from a family doctor shortage. Some…
Kamloops Airport continues to see positive growth in third quarter
KAMLOOPS – Despite smoky conditions throughout the month of August, traveller numbers at the Kamloops…
North Okanagan RCMP impound truck for excessive speeding
SPALLUMCHEEN – A driver travelling along Highway 97A near Otter Lake Crossroads had their vehicle…
Kamloops MP Cathy McLeod to run in next federal election
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops MP Cathy McLeod has announced she will be running for re-election in…
17 candidates, 17 ideas on how to make Kamloops housing more affordable
KAMLOOPS – The Oct. 20 municipal election is fast approaching and the topic of affordable…
Kamloops elementary school in the running to receive $15,000 grant
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops elementary school is in the running for the "Gardens for Good"…
Ten events to check out this weekend in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – There are a variety of events to check out in Kamloops this weekend.…
The lengths some Kamloops parents must go just to secure daycare
KAMLOOPS – Emily Anderson didn’t need day care for her son until he was a…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops teenager found
UPDATE: 5:03 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 KAMLOOPS – RCMP say a missing 17-year-old Kamloops…
Search for missing Alberta aircraft in B.C. leads RCMP to plane crash site from 1987
CLEARWATER – A plane missing for over three decades has been found in Wells Grey…