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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.
Apartment construction takes lead in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation has released housing starts data for the month…
From classic car shows to longboarding: Here’s what to do around Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS – The weekend is almost here which means you might want some ideas on…
Dozens of bikes, pickup, trailer stolen from Kelowna bike rental shop
KELOWNA – Police are investigating a theft at a Kelowna bike rental shop after dozens…
Kamloops arrest four men seizing weapons, drugs
KAMLOOPS – Four men from the Lower Mainland are in custody after Kamloops RCMP received…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Fawning season in Interior means aggressive deer
Wild Wednesday – Season 2 – Episode 23 – Fawning season from WildSafeBC on Vimeo.…
Online registration opens for second Kamloops pride parade
KAMLOOPS – For those looking to march and show their support in the second annual…
Kamloops woman recounts moments before escaping North Shore apartment fire
KAMLOOPS – After a cooking fire engulfed a North Shore apartment last month, Amber Winston…
Kamloops RCMP arrest man after a foot chase downtown
KAMLOOPS – A 26-year-old man has been arrested after running away from police in downtown…
Rattlesnake bite prompts warning from Kamloops dog owner
KAMLOOPS – What started off as just a regular trip to a local park for…
Vernon RCMP catch suspect involved in hit-and-run
VERNON – A 29-year-old man is facing numerous charges after two separate vehicle hit and…
Minor injuries after six-car crash in North Okanagan
ENDERBY – Police responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 97A and Fenton Road in…
Students prepare to battle in first robotics tournament in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Students are getting ready to compete in the Kamloops-Thompson School District’s first robotics…
Canadian National Enduro Series coming to Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS – A long distance mountain bike race will be taking place this weekend in…
Kamloops Blazers announce new general manager
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have announced Matt Bardsley has been hired as the team’s…
Chase RCMP respond to man in distress on Trans Canada
CHASE – A 23-year-old man has been taken to the hospital after Chase RCMP received…
Couple connect with Aussies who helped save their cabin during Elephant Hill wildfire
When last year’s wildfires roared through the Ashcroft area near Kamloops, a couple from Langley…
Kamloops to host B.C. Green Party convention this weekend
KAMLOOPS – B.C.’s Green Party leader Andrew Weaver will be in Kamloops this weekend for…
City crews get ready to reopen boat launches in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The water levels in the Thompson rivers have receded enough to allow boat…
How coaches are adapting methods to teaching girls in sports and why it’s necessary
KAMLOOPS – About eight years ago Candace Dodson-Willis began coaching her daughter's soccer team after…
Allie Lake wildfire near Kamloops has been contained
KAMLOOPS – A wildfire burning 55 kilometres northwest of Kamloops has been declared 100 per…
Documentary screening tonight in Kamloops on Kinder Morgan pipeline
KAMLOOPS – If you're interested in the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline conversation, head down…
From public to private sector, this Kamloops woman has social issues top of mind
KAMLOOPS – After nearly a decade of working with the local government in Kamloops, social…
UPDATE: RCMP locate missing Kamloops RCMP teenager
UPDATE: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2018 KAMLOOPS – RCMP say a missing 15-year-old boy…
What you need to know about the northern Pacific rattlesnake in B.C’s Interior
It’s snake season in B.C's interior and to prepare yourself for an encounter with a…