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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.
iN VIDEO: Behind the scenes look at helicopter dog training near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Dogs play an important role in aiding search and rescue members with their…
Multiple RCMP detachments work together to arrest wanted Shuswap man
SALMON ARM – It took officers from more than one RCMP detachment to arrest a…
More than 100 students stung by wasps during Terry Fox run in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The Terry Fox Run at a Kamloops elementary school today went south after…
How a woman fell victim to the Canada Revenue Agency scam in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Your phone rings and you're told you owe the Canada Revenue Agency thousands…
Meet the flying bug that hunts spiders in the B.C. Interior
People with a fear of spiders will be glad to know there is another insect…
Kelowna RCMP need help identifying break and enter suspect
KELOWNA – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest after…
Here’s what you can expect for this year’s Adams River salmon run
SHUSWAP – It's almost time for the Salute to the Sockeye Festival, which celebrates the…
VIDEO: What a city councillor actually does
KAMLOOPS – Next month, voters will head to the polls to make a decision on…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Watch these eagles spread their wings
In this week's episode of Wild Wednesday, WildSafe B.C. invites you to watch footage captured…
Steven Page hitting an Okanagan stage next spring
LAKE COUNTRY – The former frontman of the Barenaked Ladies, Steven Page, will be making…
Check out the size of this caterpillar found in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Picking worms can be an exciting job, especially for four-year-old Maya Durrant from…
Apartment construction leads majority of housing starts in Kelowna, Kamloops
The housing start data for Kelowna, Kamloops and Vernon is in for the month of…
Explosives used in ATM break and enter attempt in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – Police are asking for the public’s help after an ATM was damaged…
No deal after mediated talks in Gateway Casinos labour dispute
Four days of mediated talks recently between Gateway Casinos and the B.C Government and Service…
Still no sign of woman swept away in mudslide near Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK – The search for the body of a woman caught in a mudslide…
West Kelowna man caught hiding in ceiling during break and enter
WEST KELOWNA – A man is facing a number of charges after police found him…
Kamloops woman wins $1 million lottery prize
KAMLOOPS – A local woman is the recent winner of a million-dollar lottery ticket. Sherry…
Police ask for public’s help in identifying theft from vehicle suspect in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman allegedly…
West Kelowna RCMP arrest auto theft suspect
WEST KELOWNA – A Kelowna man is facing potential charges after police found him slumped…
Body of missing Kamloops jet skier found
KAMLOOPS – The body of a missing jet skier that went missing on the South…
What a provincial state of emergency really means
British Columbia is in the midst of a provincial state of emergency due to a…
BCGEU to return to bargaining table with Gateway Casinos next week
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union will return to mediated talks with Gateway Casinos…
B.C. family offers reward for 4-year-old’s toy lost between Banff and Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Four-year-old Abby was enjoying a road trip from Vancouver to Edmonton but sadly she…
Why morning routines are important as kids head back to school
With the first day of school one week away, there are a few things parents…