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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: Watch this Kamloops special effects makeup artist turn her arm into a flesh-eating wound
KAMLOOPS – For some people, being scared and grossed out isn't their idea for fun,…
Travelling through downtown Kamloops this weekend? Don’t forget about this road closure
KAMLOOPS – With the arrival of the weekend, there are a few things to check…
How a Kamloops man saved a woman and her baby from a burning apartment unit
KAMLOOPS – Austen Martin started working back at Penny Pinchers in the city's North Shore…
A popular Kamloops bar known for wings, bowling and live music to close this October
KAMLOOPS – It's the end of an era for a well-known sports bar and grill…
Why Kamloops is a great place to start a business
KAMLOOPS – The business climate in Kamloops is proving to be stable and strong according…
Kelowna RCMP ask for public’s help in identifying assault suspect
KELOWNA – Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who assaulted…
Bayern Munich completes transfer for Canadian star Alphonso Davies
VANCOUVER – Bob Lenarduzzi says soccer phenom Alphonso Davies catches your eye the first time…
A Kamloops man says he was verbally assaulted and threatened for being gay
CONTENT ADVISORY KAMLOOPS – Growing up in Kamloops, Darcy Daniel says he learned quickly that…
Man uses life jacket to help rescue friend who fell overboard in the Shuswap
CHASE – Two men in the Shuswap were uninjured after a close call on waters…
Is that your service dog? We’ll need to see some identification
KAMLOOPS – Service dogs play an important role, but some people are starting to abuse…
The search for a Kamloops WWI soldier will be expanding to China
KAMLOOPS – An organization searching for a Chinese-Canadian soldier who died fighting for his country…
No, the South Okanagan is not on fire and Tourism Penticton wants your help letting visitors know that
PENTICTON – Tourism Penticton wants the world to know the South Okanagan is not, in…
Kamloops’s Ribfest to return to Riverside Park next month
KAMLOOPS – It's almost time for the city's annual Ribfest. In just a few more…
Here’s what you can do in Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS – From history tours to upbeat workout classes, this weekend in Kamloops has a…
VIDEO: Behind the scenes look at Kamloops Fire Rescue training
KAMLOOPS – It takes about 60 seconds for a firefighter to suit up for an…
VIDEO: Take a look at the proposed changes on West Victoria Street
KAMLOOPS – Upgrades are coming to Kamloops's busy downtown Victoria Street West. Council approved a…
City of Kamloops to test out new Pedestrian Plaza downtown
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is trying to get more feedback on the downtown…
City staff to do more homework before allowing secondary suites in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A councillor's effort to loosen current zoning bylaws to allow secondary suites within…
New brewpub to open in downtown Kamloops this fall
KAMLOOPS – A new microbrewery plans to join the city's downtown business community in September. Kamloops…
New community garden coming to Kamloops neighbourhood
KAMLOOPS – The residents of Aberdeen could see a new community garden at a nearby…
Police recover body from Mara Lake near Sicamous
SICAMOUS – Police have recovered the body of a 26-year-old Alberta man from Mara Lake…
VIDEO: This Kamloops music teacher wants to show her students how to make music out of anything
KAMLOOPS – If you’ve ever been curious as to how to make your own instruments…
New wildfire ignites south of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A wildfire has ignited by Stump Lake south of Kamloops. B.C. Wildfire service…
Kamloops addiction centre turns to drug users for new ways to tackle overdose crisis
KAMLOOPS – The Phoenix Centre in Kamloops is looking to survey 300 people who have…