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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.
Canada’s only tunnel escape room to open in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A new escape room experience is set to open in Kamloops tomorrow. Escape…
Kamloops homeowners will have opportunity to make homes more energy efficient
KAMLOOPS – The city of Kamloops wants to offer homeowners a chance to reduce greenhouse…
B.C. family offers reward for 4-year-old’s toy lost between Banff and Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Four-year-old Abby was enjoying a road trip from Vancouver to Edmonton but sadly she…
Why morning routines are important as kids head back to school
With the first day of school one week away, there are a few things parents…
Public hearing tonight on cannabis regulations in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is getting closer to finalizing the framework for cannabis…
Wood stove exchange program could continue next year in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A program aimed at reducing air pollution emissions one wood stove at a…
New Interior Health Authority research looking to improve healthcare for rural communities
For people living in a rural community, seeking health care services can come with challenges.…
Wildfire smoke causing event cancellations in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Heavy smoke has moved its way into the city prompting organizations to cancel…
Union alleges unsafe operations as casino labour dispute drags on in Thompson-Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – There is no end in sight to the labour dispute at four casinos…
Environment Canada issues significant rainfall warning for South Thompson
KAMLOOPS – A cold front is expected to make its way through the South Thompson…
iN PHOTOS: Downtown Kamloops stores put their pride on display
KAMLOOPS – It's pride week in Kamloops and the businesses downtown have been invited to…
Multiple construction projects start this week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Several construction projects are taking place throughout Kamloops this week. Starting today, Aug.…
NextRide technology rolls out on buses in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Using the city’s public transit system as your main mode of transportation has…
Kamloops’ Overlanders Day rescheduled to September
KAMLOOPS – The heavy wildfire smoke on the weekend forced event organizers to cancel Overlanders…
Kamloops to host Canada 55-plus games in 2020
KAMLOOPS – The Tournament Capital beat Calgary, Whitehorse and Fort McMurray in the bid to…
VIDEO: Mystery man steps up to help after Kamloops Brain Injury Association has stairs vandalized
KAMLOOPS – Staff at the Kamloops Brain Injury Association want to say thank you to…
B.C. Transit prepares to launch new technology for Kamloops Transit System
KAMLOOPS – Waiting for the bus could be more tolerable for those who use the…
Some activities to get you out of the wildfire smoke in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Are you bothered by the wildfire smoke lingering over the city? Tourism Kamloops…
From refugee to franchisee: Kamloops business owner looks back where he started
KAMLOOPS – He's a familiar face around the city of Kamloops. There's a chance he's…
82-year-old woman struck by car in Kelowna
KELOWNA – An 82-year-old woman remains in hospital after being struck by a vehicle on…
RCMP continue search for woman swept away in mudslide near Cache Creek
KAMLOOPS – Search crews are dealing with the aftermath of 17 mudslides in their efforts…
Check out these events in Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS – Although smoky skies don't seem to be leaving the city of Kamloops for…
Kamloops family adopts kitten dad rescued
KAMLOOPS – When Midnight the kitten found himself stuck in an underground pipe, rescuers scratched…
VIDEO: Kamloops needle buyback program helps protect addicts’ privacy
KAMLOOPS – What started off as an initiative to clean up used sharps and needles…