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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.
Semi driver killed in rollover on Highway 5 near Vavenby
VAVENBY – A truck driver from Surrey was killed when his tractor-trailer rolled on Highway…
Downtown Neighbourhood Association demands 24 hour shelter space in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – From amending park bylaws to allowing temporary overnight shelters to bringing in affordable…
It’s going to take everyone to fill B.C.’s need for tradespeople
KAMLOOPS – Ten years ago, Nancy Darling wrote a proposal to the federal government hoping…
Intersection construction to begin next week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – You can expect traffic snarls as the city begins construction on safety improvements…
Kamloops could see new RV campground by summer
KAMLOOPS – In just a few months, the city of Kamloops could have a new…
Kamloops council plans to shift tax rates to lower impact on heavy industry
KAMLOOPS – City councillors have approved a motion for two new tax rate bylaws aimed…
Burrowing owls from B.C. Wildlife Park breeding program to be released into wild
KAMLOOPS – More than 100 burrowing owls from the B.C Wildlife Park’s burrowing owl captive…
Heavy rainfall closes Kamloops sport fields
KAMLOOPS – City officials have announced all sport fields are closed until further notice due…
Kamloops taxpayers would be called on to make up million dollar yearly loss if Trans Mountain pipeline expansion fails
KAMLOOPS — If Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline project isn’t completed, local taxpayers will have…
City officials begin planning and designing of West Victoria Street upgrades
KAMLOOPS — The public can expect construction on Victoria Street West to begin no later…
New rainbow crosswalk unveiled at Kamloops Airport
KAMLOOPS — Passengers travelling to and from Kamloops Airport will now receive a colourful welcome.…
Kamloops Councillor back in the social media hotseat over tweet
KAMLOOPS – A local city councillor has found his way into some controversial dialogue over…
How City of Kamloops, residents are keeping Lafarge’s new operations in check
KAMLOOPS – For one nearby neighbour of Lafarge, word of a new gypsum granulator system…
Kamloops officials will allow temporary overnight shelters throughout city
KAMLOOPS – Recent changes to the current parks regulation bylaw will allow 13 areas in…
Kamloops volunteers remove 5,000 pounds of garbage from grasslands area
KAMLOOPS – More than 150 volunteers showed up to the third annual Grasslands Cleanup at…
Snowbombing concert doubles attendance at Sun Peaks resort
SUN PEAKS – A popular music festival that has found its place in Sun Peaks…
Kamloops pulp mill to receive new machines to reduce air pollution
KAMLOOPS – Residents of Kamloops can expect to breathe in cleaner air this summer if…
How the City of Kamloops is encouraging residents to plant more trees
KAMLOOPS – The city of Kamloops has announced they will be giving out tree coupons…
Kamloops realtors expect to see benefits of being largest city to escape speculation tax
KAMLOOPS – The Tournament Capital is the largest city left out of the province’s speculation…
Passenger travel at Kamloops Airport on the rise
KAMLOOPS – First quarter passenger numbers at the Kamloops Airport were the best on record.…
Get ready to express yourself in the second Kamloops Witch Walk
KAMLOOPS – A group of local residents are getting their costumes ready for the city’s…
Free swim this weekend at Westsyde Pool in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – If you’re looking to go for a swim this weekend, you can check…
New restaurant to open in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Owners of The Noble Pig Brewhouse will be adding a new restaurant to…
Premier Horgan breaks ground on new building for TRU nursing program
KAMLOOPS – Students in the nursing and healthcare assistant programs will have a new building…