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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.
VIDEO: A grieving mother pushes for more suicide prevention in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – When Kym Gallagher woke up in the middle of the night with a…
Kamloops council concerned with Interior Health hesitancy to support needle buyback
KAMLOOPS – Interior Health's lack of support for needle buyback programs was a hot topic…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Why leaving water out for wildlife isn’t a good idea
With hot and dry conditions humans aren't the only ones looking for ways to stay…
Kamloops RCMP issue warning about jewellery scam
KAMLOOPS – Police are advising the public to not buy jewellery off the street after…
Not all on Kamloops council happy with $5,000 cost of business licence for cannabis stores
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city council has decided how much a business licence for a pot…
Downtown Kamloops building sells for over $7 million
KAMLOOPS – Victoria Centre in downtown Kamloops has been sold for $7.15 million. The nine-unit…
Kamloops club wants to hear from youth interested in the environment
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Naturalist Club is searching for youth between the ages of 15…
What you should know about proportional representation
KAMLOOPS – If the proportional representation voting system wins the majority of votes in this…
VIDEO: How a Kamloops artist taught herself realism oil painting
KAMLOOPS – When her metal group 'Gate' broke up back in 2006, lead singer Teresa…
Here’s how you can eat ribs and get paid for it in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – If you're an actress or actor looking for a tasty gig this weekend,…
New festival hopes to change Kamloops stereotypes
KAMLOOPS – The organizers of a new Kamloops festival are hoping to unite music, art…
Kamloops man denied a rental suite because he’s a drag queen
KAMLOOPS – When Darcy Daniel decided to move back to Kamloops to be closer to…
Interior First Nations Grand Chief receives Order of B.C.
MERRITT – After nearly five decades of serving his community, Grand Chief Percy Joe will…
Why a Kamloops organization wants to address first responders’ mental health
KAMLOOPS – First responders are people trained to tackle all kinds of emergency situations, but…
Serious crash on Coquihalla Highway south of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A serious collision on the Coquihalla Highway south of Kamloops has closed the…
Here’s what you can do around Kamloops this B.C. Day long weekend
KAMLOOPS – With the long weekend approaching, there a few things to check out around…
VIDEO: Kamloops woman thanks man who helped her and daughter escape an apartment fire
KAMLOOPS – What started off as a regular Tuesday morning turned into a close call…
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning for South Thompson
KAMLOOPS – Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the South Thompson. Environment…
A cultural tradition to return to Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS – This weekend will be filled with drummers, dancers and storytelling as the 39th…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Can you identify all 20 of these B.C. critters?
In this week's episode of Wild Wednesday, WildSafe B.C. wants you to try and guess…
Why Mars looks brighter in the night sky
Stargazers are in for a treat tonight. Mars will appear brighter and bigger in our…
Love Hard Kamloops creators are working to become a registered not-for-profit organization
KAMLOOPS – The creators of a Facebook group aimed to help less fortunate individuals and…
New Kamloops food delivery service can help with your hunger
KAMLOOPS – A new Kamloops food delivery service is hoping to get your favourite meals…
Kamloops RCMP conduct drunk driving blitz
KAMLOOPS – Police were on the lookout for impaired drivers last Friday. Kamloops RCMP say…