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.
Interior Health waiting to declare norovirus outbreak over in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Interior Health officials are hoping to declare a stomach virus outbreak that impacted…
Lack of staff temporarily closes Ashcroft emergency department
ASHCROFT — Residents are being advised the Ashcroft emergency department will be closed for a…
Uniform Gang Enforcement team seizes $40,000 cash and weapons in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — After two fatal shootings that left two men dead outside of hotels around…
Contagious norovirus continues to spread at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS — A contagious stomach virus circulating at Royal Inland Hospital has affected four units,…
Interior Health confirms Norovirus at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS — Interior Health officials have confirmed the cause of a gastrointestinal outbreak among patients…
Retired national wheelchair rugby champion seeking new talent from Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — At only 15, Ian Chan’s life changed forever. He became a quadriplegic after…
Kelowna bank robbery prompts hold and secure at nearby school
KELOWNA — Kelowna RCMP are on the hunt for a bank robbery suspect. A Scotiabank…
Logging truck driver fined for wedging rig under Kamloops overpass
KAMLOOPS — The driver of a logging truck who got stuck under a Canadian Pacific…
Kamloops short film festival now accepting submissions
KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Independent Short Short Film Festival is now accepting submissions for their…
RCMP searching for wanted man possibly in Kamloops, Barriere
BARRIERE — The Barriere RCMP detachment is asking anyone with information on a man wanted…
Interior Health warning public of gastrointestinal outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS – Interior Health Authority is warning the public of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak at…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Why the last week of January is important for black bears
Although they don't emerge until the spring, most black bear cubs are born in the…
Salmon Arm RCMP searching for suspect after armed robbery
SALMON ARM — Salmon Arm RCMP are searching for a suspect after a local liquor store…
Massive search underway in Merritt area for missing cowboy
MERRITT — Merritt RCMP along with volunteers from over half a dozen search and rescue…
Tips and tricks for winter hiking in and around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — While it might seem natural to hibernate indoors during the cold winter months,…