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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.
Kamloops addiction centre turns to drug users for new ways to tackle overdose crisis
KAMLOOPS – The Phoenix Centre in Kamloops is looking to survey 300 people who have…
Man struck and killed by a train in Shuswap
SALMON ARM – A man has died after he was hit by a train north…
Animosity growing on casino worker picket lines in Kamloops
LANGUAGE ADVISORY KAMLOOPS – While it appears the picket lines at Cascades Casino are becoming testy,…
Electronic dance music festival coming to Merritt
MERRITT – An electronic music festival, which has taken place at the Beaverfoot Lodge in…
Rod Stewart coming to Kelowna in November
KELOWNA – Legendary singer Rod Stewart is making his way to the Okanagan this fall.…
Vernon RCMP officers save overdosing man’s life
VERNON – Police saved an overdosing man in a Vernon last month. RCMP say two…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Mother moose and her calf stroll through the forest
A mother and her calf were spotted going for a walk in a wooded area…
UPDATE: Missing West Kelowna woman found
1:44 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2018 KELOWNA – RCMP say the 27-year-old West Kelowna woman reported…
Kelowna-based gangster sentenced to over five years in prison
KELOWNA – After nearly a four-year investigation, Donahugh Frederick McWhirter was sentenced to five years…
North Okanagan RCMP investigating after fatal vehicle collision
VERNON – RCMP and the North Okanagan Traffic Services are looking into a single-vehicle collision…
Shuswap Search and Rescue help police find suspect and his daughter
SICAMOUS – A 52-year-old man will appear in court next month after allegedly attempting to…
Gateway Casino workers in Kamloops, Okanagan get ready to strike
Workers at four casinos in the Thompson-Okanagan are preparing to walk off the job tomorrow.…
Kamloops school district thinks teaching consent at an early age could help prevent sexual misconduct in schools
KAMLOOPS – School district officials plan to review current education programs to provide a more…
Canadian Red Cross still helping people affected by the 2017 B.C. wildfires
KAMLOOPS – The Canadian Red Cross is still helping individuals and families affected by last…
How a Kamloops yoga instructor shares her painful past to inspire other women
KAMLOOPS – As a teenager growing up in Kamloops, Krystal Aranyani never imagined she would…
Multiple fatalities in highway crash near Cache Creek
ASHCROFT – Three people have been killed after a collision between a commercial vehicle and…
Peeing in the pool: Not just gross, it’s a health issue
KAMLOOPS – There’s a way to tell how much pee is in a swimming pool…
How a Kamloops Indigenous artist is educating her audience through music
KAMLOOPS – At 19 she's has already shared the stage with Arcade Fire and is…
Are you smarter than this third-grader? Kamloops whiz kid takes home gold in math competition
KAMLOOPS – From geometry to algebra, a Kamloops third-grader is showing off his talent for…
Homegrown band gets ready to launch debut album in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – They've all been playing music for years in different bands, but now four…
North Okanagan man charged after grabbing fawn found alone
VERNON – A Vernon man has been charged after what may have been a misguided…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Meet the Columbian ground squirrel
In this week's episode of Wild Wednesday the Columbian ground squirrel is highlighted by Wild…
Dozens of bikes, pickup, trailer stolen from Kelowna bike rental shop
KELOWNA – Police are investigating a theft at a Kelowna bike rental shop after dozens…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Fawning season in Interior means aggressive deer
Wild Wednesday – Season 2 – Episode 23 – Fawning season from WildSafeBC on Vimeo.…