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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.
New Interior Health Authority research looking to improve healthcare for rural communities
For people living in a rural community, seeking health care services can come with challenges.…
Union alleges unsafe operations as casino labour dispute drags on in Thompson-Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – There is no end in sight to the labour dispute at four casinos…
From refugee to franchisee: Kamloops business owner looks back where he started
KAMLOOPS – He's a familiar face around the city of Kamloops. There's a chance he's…
82-year-old woman struck by car in Kelowna
KELOWNA – An 82-year-old woman remains in hospital after being struck by a vehicle on…
VIDEO: Kamloops needle buyback program helps protect addicts’ privacy
KAMLOOPS – What started off as an initiative to clean up used sharps and needles…
VIDEO: A grieving mother pushes for more suicide prevention in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – When Kym Gallagher woke up in the middle of the night with a…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Why leaving water out for wildlife isn’t a good idea
With hot and dry conditions humans aren't the only ones looking for ways to stay…
What you should know about proportional representation
KAMLOOPS – If the proportional representation voting system wins the majority of votes in this…
VIDEO: How a Kamloops artist taught herself realism oil painting
KAMLOOPS – When her metal group 'Gate' broke up back in 2006, lead singer Teresa…
Kamloops man denied a rental suite because he’s a drag queen
KAMLOOPS – When Darcy Daniel decided to move back to Kamloops to be closer to…
Interior First Nations Grand Chief receives Order of B.C.
MERRITT – After nearly five decades of serving his community, Grand Chief Percy Joe will…
VIDEO: Kamloops woman thanks man who helped her and daughter escape an apartment fire
KAMLOOPS – What started off as a regular Tuesday morning turned into a close call…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Can you identify all 20 of these B.C. critters?
In this week's episode of Wild Wednesday, WildSafe B.C. wants you to try and guess…
Why Mars looks brighter in the night sky
Stargazers are in for a treat tonight. Mars will appear brighter and bigger in our…
VIDEO: Watch this Kamloops special effects makeup artist turn her arm into a flesh-eating wound
KAMLOOPS – For some people, being scared and grossed out isn't their idea for fun,…
How a Kamloops man saved a woman and her baby from a burning apartment unit
KAMLOOPS – Austen Martin started working back at Penny Pinchers in the city's North Shore…
Kelowna RCMP ask for public’s help in identifying assault suspect
KELOWNA – Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who assaulted…
Bayern Munich completes transfer for Canadian star Alphonso Davies
VANCOUVER – Bob Lenarduzzi says soccer phenom Alphonso Davies catches your eye the first time…
A Kamloops man says he was verbally assaulted and threatened for being gay
CONTENT ADVISORY KAMLOOPS – Growing up in Kamloops, Darcy Daniel says he learned quickly that…
Is that your service dog? We’ll need to see some identification
KAMLOOPS – Service dogs play an important role, but some people are starting to abuse…
The search for a Kamloops WWI soldier will be expanding to China
KAMLOOPS – An organization searching for a Chinese-Canadian soldier who died fighting for his country…
No, the South Okanagan is not on fire and Tourism Penticton wants your help letting visitors know that
PENTICTON – Tourism Penticton wants the world to know the South Okanagan is not, in…
Police recover body from Mara Lake near Sicamous
SICAMOUS – Police have recovered the body of a 26-year-old Alberta man from Mara Lake…
VIDEO: This Kamloops music teacher wants to show her students how to make music out of anything
KAMLOOPS – If you’ve ever been curious as to how to make your own instruments…