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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.
Union launches investigation into alleged academic freedom violation at TRU
KAMLOOPS – The union representing a suspended professor at Thompson Rivers University has launched an…
‘VERY TIRED’: Truck driver sentenced to two years in prison for deadly crash near Merritt
KAMLOOPS – A Calgary man was sentenced to two years in prison today for causing…
Kamloops business of the year has been under strike for four months
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce awarded its best this weekend and named Cascades…
West Kelowna woman facing potential charges after alleged assault
WEST KELOWNA – A woman is facing potential charges after allegedly assaulting and injuring a…
North Okanagan RCMP make multiple arrests in undercover drug trafficking operation
VERNON – More arrests have been made in Vernon in connection to an undercover operation…
Salmon Arm woman found not guilty on animal cruelty charges
KAMLOOPS – A Salmon Arm woman was found not guilty today in connection to animal…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Listen to the call of the red squirrel
The red squirrel can be pretty expressive sometimes. In this week's episode from WildSafeBC, a…
Kelowna RCMP seeking primary eyewitnesses in alleged stabbing
KELOWNA – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three primary witnesses to…
Kamloops man wins $1 million lottery prize
KAMLOOPS – A local man is celebrating after matching all seven numbers and winning $1…
UPDATE: Teichrieb sentenced to seven years in jail for bat attack on Kamloops teen
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man is facing seven years in prison after pleading to the…
Kelowna RCMP search for suspect in failed robbery attempt
KELOWNA – Police are searching for witnesses in a suspected robbery near downtown Kelowna. On…
UPDATE: RCMP locate missing Vernon man
UPDATE: 11:06 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 VERNON – RCMP say a missing 25-year-old Vernon…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Can you guess how many of these animals hibernate through the winter?
Many creatures hibernate through the cold Canadian winters. Other than bears, what other animals do…
Casino strike in Okanagan, Kamloops enters fourth month
It’s been just over four months since more than 600 unionized employees started walking picket…
Vernon RCMP searching for the rightful owners of recovered stolen keys
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are looking to reunite various sets of keys with their rightful…
Election campaign sign rules have changed; not all B.C. municipal candidates are aware
KAMLOOPS – Election signs have been popping up along streets and major intersections across the…
Kelowna police asking for public’s help in identifying theft suspect
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public's assistance after a wallet was allegedly stolen…
The lengths some Kamloops parents must go just to secure daycare
KAMLOOPS – Emily Anderson didn’t need day care for her son until he was a…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops teenager found
UPDATE: 5:03 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 KAMLOOPS – RCMP say a missing 17-year-old Kamloops…
Search for missing Alberta aircraft in B.C. leads RCMP to plane crash site from 1987
CLEARWATER – A plane missing for over three decades has been found in Wells Grey…
Police investigating murder of Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP are investigating the homicide of a 35-year-old man. Troy Gold from…
Kamloops RCMP investigating homicide near Lac Du Bois grasslands area
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP are investigating a recent homicide, but aren't saying much about it. …
What is SOGI 123 and why should it matter to you?
An online resource tool made by B.C. educators for teachers across the province is hoping…
Kelowna resident wins $25,000 a year for life lotto prize
KELOWNA – A Kelowna resident is celebrating his winnings after matching five out of five…