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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.
Another chance to hear directly from Kamloops municipal election candidates
KAMLOOPS – In just over a week it'll be time to vote for the candidates…
Police investigating murder of Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP are investigating the homicide of a 35-year-old man. Troy Gold from…
WILD WEDNESDAY: What do you know about B.C.’s red squirrel?
In this week's episode of Wild Wednesday, WildSafeBC wants you to know about some of…
Excavator among several vehicles stolen from Kamloops home
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's assistance after numerous vehicles and a…
Five Kamloops council candidates who think the city is responsible for drug, street issues
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops, like many communities across North America, has seen an increase in street…
Kamloops Naturalist Club working on new way to deal with illegal dumping
KAMLOOPS – Just days after an adopt-a-road clean-up was conducted near the Tranquille Ecological Reserve,…
Kamloops RCMP investigating homicide near Lac Du Bois grasslands area
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP are investigating a recent homicide, but aren't saying much about it. …
Why the Kamloops museum wants your help to edit Wikipedia pages
KAMLOOPS – How much do you know about historically prominent Kamloops women? If you've spent…
What is SOGI 123 and why should it matter to you?
An online resource tool made by B.C. educators for teachers across the province is hoping…
Kelowna resident wins $25,000 a year for life lotto prize
KELOWNA – A Kelowna resident is celebrating his winnings after matching five out of five…
Here’s how you can run while eating donuts in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – If you haven't tried running with donuts, you'll get your chance next weekend…
Salmon Arm emergency crews deal with two multi-vehicle crashes in one day
SALMON ARM – Emergency crews in Salmon Arm dealt with two, unrelated multi-vehicle crashes yesterday.…
B.C. Wildlife Park wants you to come and get ‘Wild on Thanksgiving’
KAMLOOPS – It's almost Thanksgiving, and for the crew at the B.C. Wildlife Park in…
iN VIDEO: Behind the scenes look at helicopter dog training near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Dogs play an important role in aiding search and rescue members with their…
Six fresh faces hoping to bring their visions to Kamloops city council
KAMLOOPS – Incumbent councillors often have advantages in local elections because they have name recognition…
Learn about your Kamloops candidates at these upcoming election forums
KAMLOOPS – In less than a month it will be time to vote for the…
Kamloops addiction centre wants to hear from more drug users
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops addiction treatment centre is halfway to their goal of collecting 300…
Multiple RCMP detachments work together to arrest wanted Shuswap man
SALMON ARM – It took officers from more than one RCMP detachment to arrest a…
More than 100 students stung by wasps during Terry Fox run in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The Terry Fox Run at a Kamloops elementary school today went south after…
Search dog training camp taking place in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The British Columbia Search Dog Association has launched another fall training camp. Volunteers…
Kamloops police chief says more training needed for officers catching pot impaired drivers
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP don't yet have the tools to deal with cannabis-impaired drivers as…
Kamloops all candidate forum touches on wide range of topics
KAMLOOPS – Voters had questions ranging from cannabis business licences to affordable housing at the…
How the low vacancy rate in Kamloops has left this family homeless
KAMLOOPS – It’s been almost two months since Kamloops resident Sheena-Lynn Peacock, her boyfriend and…
RCMP investigating North Okanagan pub break and enter
VERNON – Police are investigating after a pub in Grindrod was broken into and the…