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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.
Short-term exposure to poor air quality serious concern, says Kamloops professor
KAMLOOPS – As wildfires ignite across the province, one professor at Thompson Rivers University says…
New shelter for homeless escaping the heat this summer in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The Out of the Cold Shelter which operates from November to March out…
Multiple fatalities in highway crash near Cache Creek
ASHCROFT – Three people have been killed after a collision between a commercial vehicle and…
Here’s the full lineup for Music in the Park in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Another season of Music in the Park is about to get underway. Starting…
Peeing in the pool: Not just gross, it’s a health issue
KAMLOOPS – There’s a way to tell how much pee is in a swimming pool…
Kamloops Spirit Warriors heading to Italy for dragon boat festival
KAMLOOPS – In a few weeks, the Spirit Warriors Dragon boat team will be joining…
How a Kamloops Indigenous artist is educating her audience through music
KAMLOOPS – At 19 she's has already shared the stage with Arcade Fire and is…
Kamloops city council amends bylaw to reduce unnecessary idling
KAMLOOPS – City council has voted unanimously to approve a bylaw amendment that would restrict…
Student sexual misconduct recommendations from Kamloops task force released
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops school district has released recommendations from the superintendent's task force on…
Kamloops council looking to amend idling bylaw to include all motor vehicles
KAMLOOPS – City council will be looking to amend the current idling restriction bylaw to…
Why these new Kamloops business owners want more women to chase their dreams
KAMLOOPS – Two years ago, longtime friends Brianne Sheppard and Calli Duncan had an idea…
Are you smarter than this third-grader? Kamloops whiz kid takes home gold in math competition
KAMLOOPS – From geometry to algebra, a Kamloops third-grader is showing off his talent for…
Homeless count reveals at least 190 homeless individuals in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A homeless count conducted in late March has identified nearly 200 individuals dealing…
Homegrown band gets ready to launch debut album in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – They've all been playing music for years in different bands, but now four…
North Okanagan man charged after grabbing fawn found alone
VERNON – A Vernon man has been charged after what may have been a misguided…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Meet the Columbian ground squirrel
In this week's episode of Wild Wednesday the Columbian ground squirrel is highlighted by Wild…
Kamloops RCMP issue over 90 traffic charges in one day
KAMLOOPS – Local RCMP handed out 95 violation tickets last week as part of a…
City wants to hear from you on new website ‘Kamloops – Let’s Talk’
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops has launched a trial website that allows residents to…
Kamloops bakery vehicles hit with several thefts this month
KAMLOOPS – The owners of a North Shore bakery are asking for the public’s help…
Not all the cats brought to the B.C. SPCA in Kamloops are lost
KAMLOOPS – There's a saying — if you feed a cat once it will come…
New subdivision proposed for Rose Hill area in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – City council will be looking at a proposal to build a new subdivision…
Why veterinarians in Kamloops don’t carry antivenin for dogs bitten by rattlesnakes
KAMLOOPS – After a Kamloops man’s dog was bitten by a rattlesnake near Tranquille Creek…
B.C. transit will extend bus services to Tk’emlups te Secwepemc boundaries
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops and B.C. Transit will be expanding bus services to…
New urgent primary care centre opening soon in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A new urgent primary care and learning centre in Kamloops is getting ready…