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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.
Alberta man convicted of sexual offences against Kamloops teen
KAMLOOPS — An Alberta man has been found guilty of sexual assault from an incident…
B.C. Lottery Corporation loses bid to have have human rights complaint thrown out
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops woman who says her mental disability wasn't taken seriously by her…
Cougars, bison and bears — oh my! Check out this B.C. wildlife rehab for a walk on the wildside
KAMLOOPS — Take a walk to the wild side and check out the various species…
Caribbean flavours and sounds coming to Kamloops with new festival
KAMLOOPS — A new culture festival is ready to hit downtown Kamloops next month that…
B.C. Wildfire Service reminding residents to be more cautious with fire use
KAMLOOPS — Since the beginning of August, B.C. Wildfire Service personnel have responded to five…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Check out how much this moose calf has grown since spring
In the spring, WildSafeBC showed us a trail cam video of a cute wobbly-legged moose…
Photo of woman inside Kamloops donation bin reminder of potential dangers
KAMLOOPS — The photo of a woman plunged headfirst into a North Kamloops clothing donation…
B.C. company plans to launch ride-hailing services in Kamloops, Okanagan
KAMLOOPS — A Vancouver company is eager to get ride-hailing services running as soon as…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Rare video of bobcat’s stalk, pounce and mouse capture
It is the smallest of B.C.’s wild cats and in this episode of Wild Wednesday,…
Spice Girls tribute band coming to Kamloops this fall
KAMLOOPS — It was 1996 when the hit song Wannabe was released by the English…
B.C. police watchdog recommends no charges after man found dead while in Kamloops RCMP custody
KAMLOOPS — A man who died while in Kamloops RCMP custody earlier this year suffered…
Kamloops buys four huge sprinklers to help fight interface wildfires
KAMLOOPS — Given the history of wildfires in the province and the city, Kamloops Fire…
iN VIDEO: Heated confrontation with protestors in Wells Gray Provincial Park caught on video
Nicholas Oakman was hoping to enjoy his Canada Day long weekend in his hometown of…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Moose walks by slowly for trail camera
Animals are always on the go out in the wild and even with technology that…
Blind man arrested after employee calls police over guide dog at Kamloops gas station
KAMLOOPS — Ben Fulton has used a guide dog for the last two years and…
UPDATE: Highway 1 partially reopens near Salmon Arm following vehicle crash
TAPPEN — Highway 1 near Salmon Arm has partially reopened following a vehicle crash earlier…
Former Kamloops dog groomer given conditional sentence on animal cruelty charge
KAMLOOPS — A former Kamloops pet groomer who admitted to hitting her customer’s dog out…
Disability and infertility highlighted in Okanagan documentary
KELOWNA — Breaking down the stigmas surrounding people with disabilities as they try to start…
$12,700 worth of stolen pet food recovered from rural Shuswap property
CHASE — Another search warrant executed at a rural property near Scotch Creek in the…
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP locate missing man
UPDATE: 2:02 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP have located a man…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Trail camera captures doe and fawn enjoying nature
If you watched last week's Wild Wednesday video you might have noticed a mule deer…
Kamloops woman searching for 70 missing Girl Guide crests stolen from mailbox
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops Girl Guides leader is asking for the public’s help after 70…
Nine cats found trapped in storage bins on vacant property in northern B.C.
The B.C. SPCA is looking for answers after nine cats were found trapped inside storage…
iN VIDEO: Ryan Shtuka documentary now available online
KAMLOOPS — A documentary that focuses on the search of a missing Alberta man who…