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.
No more illegal cannabis dispensaries in Kamloops
All 13 illegal cannabis dispensaries have closed their doors in Kamloops. A new temporary business could be seen setting up shop at the former location of the Canadian Safe Cannabis Services located on 405 Tranquille Road on Sunday, Oct. 20.…
Illegal cannabis dispensaries in Kamloops raided by provincial community safety unit
KAMLOOPS — Police and signs of product seizure could be seen at two illegal cannabis dispensaries in Kamloops today. A police car was out front of the Canadian Safe Cannabis Services at 405 Tranquille Rd. on July 31 and a…
Looking for a job with B.C. Cannabis Stores? There’s a job fair in Kamloops today
KAMLOOPS — The B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch is holding a job fair to fill positions for a soon-to-be B.C. Cannabis Store in downtown Kamloops. The job fair is being held today, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at…
Kamloops council gives green light to two new cannabis shops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city council has unanimously voted to pass two private retail cannabis sales licence applications on the North Shore. The applications still need to return back to the province before gaining approval but mayor and council gave the green…
Kamloops council considering two private cannabis stores on North Shore
KAMLOOPS – There are currently two private retail cannabis sales licence applications on the agenda for Kamloops city council's meeting tomorrow. In a report prepared for council's regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 30, mayor and council will hear from city staff about two…
Kamloops city councillor getting into the cannabis business
KAMLOOPS – An incumbent Kamloops city councillor seeking re-election is hoping to open a cannabis shop now that pot is legal nationwide. Today, Oct. 17, marks the first day that marijuana is legal across Canada and Coun. Denis Walsh says…
City of Kamloops now accepting referrals for private pot shop applications
KAMLOOPS – The legalization of cannabis is less than a month away, and the City of Kamloops is now accepting referrals for private cannabis business license applications. In a news release sent out today, Sept. 19, the city's planning and…
Public hearing tonight on cannabis regulations in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is getting closer to finalizing the framework for cannabis retail regulations. The federal government has set the legalization date for Oct. 17, and Kamloops city councillors will be holding a public hearing tonight, Aug.…
City holds public hearing tonight on retail cannabis in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city council is holding a public hearing tonight as the city gets ready for the federal government’s legalization of non-medical cannabis. Council is gathering input on where cannabis retail stores can set up shop in the city…