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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
B.C. Parks seeking nature photographers
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Calling all shutterbugs! Capture your favourite moments in provincial parks this summer for…
Brazil police arrest man suspected of plans to attack Rio Olympics
SAO PAULO – Brazilian police have arrested another man suspected of belonging to a group…
Disgraced hockey coach, convicted sex offender Graham James seeking full parole
Disgraced junior hockey coach and convicted sex offender Graham James is seeking full parole with…
Applications open for Prime Minister’s Youth Council
KELOWNA – Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country is encouraging local young people…
Fire department recognizes FireSmart homeowners
KELOWNA – Residents of Gallagher’s Canyon worked hard for the last two years to meet…
Young artist, Emmanuel “Zags” Aréizaga, sponsored by ARTSCO
KELOWNA – Emmanuel “Zags” Aréizaga is a young artist and animator based in Kelowna. Currently…
Bains responds after 8-year-old Quebec girl applies to astronaut program
MONTREAL – When she heard the Canadian Space Agency is looking to recruit new astronauts,…
No winning ticket for Friday night’s $55 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO – No winning ticket was sold for the $55 million dollar jackpot in Friday…
Trump, children and refugees: 3 ways Canadian politics touched us this week
OTTAWA – With most of the country's MPs deep into riding work or away on…
‘Disordered eating’ rates troubling among young lesbians, bisexuals, gays: study
VANCOUVER – Gay, lesbian and bisexual youth are continuing to purge, fast or take diet…
Booms not containing oil spill in North Saskatchewan River, more steps being taken
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – The Saskatchewan government says attempts to stop a pipeline oil spill…
Ex-KKK leader David Duke runs for Senate: ‘My time has come’
BATON ROUGE, La. – Declaring "the climate of this country has moved in my direction,"…
Five things to know about Gord Downie’s brain cancer glioblastoma
VICTORIA – Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip begins what is being billed as its…
TRENDING NOW: Lizard sprints across the desert seeking shade
With the recent bout of hot weather in the Thompson-Okanagan, are you running for the…
Emily Traversy to preform works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Ravel
KELOWNA – Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Impressionist—what do these four musical eras have in common?…
Opera music to fill UBCO’s courtyard during free evening concert
OKANAGAN – UBC Okanagan’s courtyard will be filled with the sounds of music as Opera…
Do think-tanks matter? A UBCO professor says ‘think again’
OKANAGAN – A UBC professor is suggesting government policy makers and advisors need to do…
Kelowna BMW donates $15,000 to cardiac unit at KGH
KELOWNA – When a seemingly healthy, vibrant employee is suddenly struck by critical illness, for…
Weekend film production may cause minor delays
KELOWNA – Production crews will be setting up in various locations throughout Kelowna this weekend…
Downtown Kelowna Block Party launches this Saturday
KELOWNA – This Saturday the biggest party of the summer returns for its 27th year.…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission holds first ever charity golf classic
KELOWNA – Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is looking for golfers to play in their first annual…
Local music students raise more than $150,000 for sick kids
KELOWNA – On June 25th, 2016, the teachers and students from Wentworth Music Education Centre…
Brazil’s national cocktail poised for Olympic exposure
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – It's tempting to call cachaça a Brazilian rum and think of…
Convinced you need a fitness tracker? Think again
NEW YORK – Maybe you don't really need a fitness tracker. It might be tempting…