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Kim Anderson
Originally from a northern B.C. town that boasts a giant fly fishing rod and a population of 3,100, Kim moved to Kamloops in 2011 to attend Thompson Rivers University. Kim is as comfortable behind a camera as she is writing on her laptop. After graduating with a degree in journalism, Kim has been busy with an independent freelance writing project and photography work. Contact Kim at kanderson@infonews.ca with news tips or story ideas.
Kim's Stories
Snowfall warning issued for Trans-Canada Highway
SHUSWAP – Long weekend travellers planning to drive on the Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass…
Struggle of compassion versus doctrine for Catholics who choose assisted death
VANCOUVER – A proper funeral is far more than an end-of-life celebration for practising Catholics,…
Feds ban new embassies along Sussex Drive after RCMP flags security concerns
OTTAWA – The federal government is forbidding the construction of new embassies on Ottawa's Sussex…
BC Hydro prepares for more power outages with third storm hitting south coast
VANCOUVER – The third in a series of storms fuelled by the remnants of typhoon…
Lack of black box makes probe into fatal plane crash difficult: expert
KELOWNA, B.C. – An aviation expert says determining what caused a fatal plane crash near…
Hip fracture deaths more likely at small and medium community hospitals: study
VANCOUVER – Canadians with broken hips are more likely to die after seeking treatment at…
Tears, tributes for former cabinet minister, premier Jim Prentice in Parliament
OTTAWA – Tributes to former federal cabinet minister and Alberta premier Jim Prentice are pouring…
Canada’s top doctor shines light on family violence, calls statistics ‘staggering’
TORONTO – Physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and murder — family violence is a…
Clinton says she won’t be ‘knocked off course’ in final week
WILTON MANORS, Fla. – Hillary Clinton vowed Sunday that she would not be "knocked off…
Trudeau, APEC leaders look to put softer face on globalization to battle Trump
LIMA, Peru – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and leaders from Asian and Pacific nations —…
Indigenous sexual abuse likely to dominate inquiry into murdered, missing women
OTTAWA – Sharon Acoose remembers being groped as a child by an uncle who paid…
Animal welfare groups criticize Vancouver Aquarium after beluga whale death
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Aquarium is facing criticism from animal welfare groups after the second…
Lack of services perpetuates indigenous mental health crisis: frontline workers
Indigenous leaders say rampant child sexual abuse on many reserves across the country is an…
Volunteer this week in Kamloops
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Dec. 2 to Dec. 9, 2016 Special Events & Seasonal Programs:…
Former Canadian sailor launches military abuse class-action lawsuit
VICTORIA – A former sailor alleges in a proposed class-action lawsuit that there is a…
‘I failed and I admit that:’ Mother who treated son holistically testifies
CALGARY – A woman who treated her son with dandelion tea and oil of oregano…
Parents prep for realities of legalized marijuana
TORONTO – B.C. mom Scarlett Ballantyne wonders if Ottawa's plans to legalize marijuana will make…
Chip Your Christmas Tree, Don’t Chuck It!
When you take down your Christmas tree after the holidays, keep in mind you can…
More than 100 dogs rescued from Chinese meat festival to find new lives in Canada
TORONTO – An animal protection organization says more than 100 dogs who were destined for…
Publicist: British singer George Michael dead at age 53
LONDON – George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy…
Forensic engineering certificate first of its kind in Canada: University of Toronto
TORONTO – Doug Perovic loves his job, but he also wishes he didn't have to…
Canada’s party for Trump: Poutine, salmon, and a reduced bill for taxpayers
WASHINGTON – As the Canadian government prepares its quadrennial U.S. presidential inauguration bash at its…
Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week
Kamloops, BC – Literacy in Kamloops (LinK) and its partners have planned an annual, week-long…
Trudeau affirms support of NATO after Trump brands alliance obsolete
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau has affirmed Canada's support of NATO, days after president-elect Donald Trump's…