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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.
iN VIDEO: Curtains get ready to rise for new Kamloops art festival
KAMLOOPS – From shadow plays, comedy acts, magic shows and burlesque, the Hydra Performing Arts…
Future of McArthur Island golf course could be decided tomorrow
KAMLOOPS – After two open houses and an online survey for public input, Kamloops city…
How a Kamloops ‘stripsical’ is trying to combat misogyny
KAMLOOPS – Performers from Kamloops's burlesque scene are getting ready to hit the stage next…
Extras casting call for movie being filmed around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A company filming a movie in and around Kamloops is looking for extras.…
Man injured in Vernon shooting
VERNON – A 21-year-old man was shot in Vernon early yesterday morning. RCMP say officers…
Third theft this year leaves Kamloops garden centre owner wondering why she’s a target
KAMLOOPS – After getting hit with their second theft earlier this spring, the owner of…
Kamloops youth facing housing insecurities need more support
KAMLOOPS – Volunteers are getting ready to hit the streets next week in the second…
Pro-pipeline rally at Kamloops city hall next week
KAMLOOPS – The founders of Rally 4 Resources are getting ready for a pro-pipeline rally…
People sleeping in cars outside Emerald Centre in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – With the closure of the Stuart Wood winter shelter last month, Emerald Centre…
Panhandling complaints on the rise in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The number of calls about panhandling received by bylaw enforcement has increased by…
Kamloops volunteer wants more discussion on temporary overnight shelters
KAMLOOPS – A group aimed to help fight homelessness in Kamloops will be offering an information…
How a single parent family is left out by the living wage in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – There are countless reasons why a parent may be raising their children on…
Niece of Kamloops man missing for 40 years says police efforts should have came sooner
KAMLOOPS – Local RCMP have brought new light to a 40-year-old missing First Nations man…
Day of Mourning to shed light on workplace violence in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – This Saturday communities across the province will be holding public ceremonies to remember…
Route hearings for Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion in Kamloops start next week
KAMLOOPS – The Trans Mountain pipeline is making its way through the region soon and…
New apartment complex in the works for Valleyview
KAMLOOPS – A proposal to rezone a commercial lot to allow a new apartment building…
Wanted man nabbed by police in North Okanagan
ENDERBY – A wanted man’s luck ran out after he tried to flee from police…
Pipeline protesters crash Kamloops city council meeting
KAMLOOPS – A small group of protesters opposed to the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline…
Kamloops garden centre broken into twice already this spring
KAMLOOPS – A frustrated business owner in Kamloops is asking for the public’s help to…
How wildfire evacuations increased tourism business for some sectors in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Although it wasn’t the summer season Tourism Kamloops had anticipated, visitor numbers were…
RCMP looking for tips in 40-year-old Kamloops missing person case
KAMLOOPS – The family of a Kamloops man who disappeared more than four decades ago…
How a food bank is helping homeless pet owners in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – It’s a situation she thought she’d never be in — especially with two…
Fight involving machete near Adams Lake lands man in hospital
CHASE – Alcohol was a factor in a fight between two men at a home…
Sun Peaks Resort expects another record-breaking season
SUN PEAKS – Before the ski season ended this year, Sun Peaks Ski Resort had…