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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
Road closures during Arts on the Avenue
KELOWNA – Arts on the Avenue is back for its second year on Thursday, July…
NewLeaf Travel Company boasts no-frills air travel at a lower cost to passengers
KELOWNA – The NewLeaf Travel Company tooks flight for the first time today, July 25,…
$500,000 winning lotto ticket sold in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Someone is $500,000 richers after buying a winning Lotto 6/49 ticket in Kelowna…
Expect sunshine and warm temperatures in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – The week begins with warm temperatures in the Okanagan but they come with some…
Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza inducted into Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Two players who began their careers at opposite ends of the spectrum…
Mexican mayor shot to death, second in 2 days
MEXICO CITY – The mayor of a town in one of Mexico's most violent drug…
TRENDING NOW: Kitten escape artist
All this kitten wants is to escape into the cage next to him. Once he…
‘Star Trek Beyond’ soars with $59.6M at weekend box office
LOS ANGELES – "Star Trek Beyond" has landed atop the weekend box office. Paramount's latest…
Quebec paralympic athlete has racing bikes stolen weeks before Rio
MONTREAL – A paralympic cyclist whose two racing bicycles were stolen in Quebec City just…
15-year-old Kelowna cyclist wins L’Alpe de Grand Blanc road race
KELOWNA – Today, 15-year-old Connor Martin won the L’Alpe de Grand Blanc road bike race…
Checklist of possible behavioural warning signs of dementia
Researchers on Sunday outlined a syndrome called "mild behavioural impairment" that may be a harbinger…
Canadian athletes critical of decision not to suspend Russian athletes from Rio
Canadian hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser said the International Olympic Committee missed an opportunity to take…
NS Outhouse Museum is the number one destination for all things number two
LIVERPOOL, N.S. – The Outhouse Museum began as a request over an afternoon spot of…
Arts on the Avenue festival returns to Kelowna
KELOWNA – The “Arts on the Avenue” festival introduced to the community in 2015 is…
Summer camp for young Syrian refugees mixes fun, crash course on Canadian life
TORONTO – It's a familiar chant belted out at summer camps across the continent, but…
Former mayor Rob Ford’s legacy to be put to test in Toronto byelection
TORONTO – Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's legacy will be put to the test on…
Incident on Apex mountain results in helicopter evacuation of 15-year-old girl
OKANAGAN – Yesterday, July 23, a severely injured 15-year-old girl was rescued from the Apex…
B.C. Liberals face balancing act on housing as 2017 election looms: experts
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's Liberal government must walk a fine line between creating affordable housing…
Bridge repairs on Gordon Drive at Bellevue Creek
KELOWNA – Beginning at noon on Monday, July 25, until Sept. 30, Gordon Drive between…
Rihanna to play Marion Crane in ‘Bates Motel’
SAN DIEGO – Rihanna is checking into the final season of "Bates Motel" as Marion…
How direct sales companies have grown since the days of Tupperware parties
TORONTO – About three years ago, Diana Eves signed up to sell loose leaf tea…
TRENDING NOW: Celine Dion does musical impressions
Canadian musical icon Celine Dion was a recent guest on the Tonight Show with Jimmy…
Saskatchewan city gets backup water supply ready as oil spill approaches
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Officials in Saskatchewan are preparing a city of more than 35,000…
Stranded in Manchester: Air Canada flight to Toronto delayed by 48 hours
TORONTO – Air Canada is taking heat on social media from passengers spending two unexpected…