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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.
Penticton’s Shane Koyczan responds to deadly shooting through poetry
PENTICTON — There was a heavy police presence throughout the city of Penticton yesterday as…
Mother recalls final days with dying son after Kamloops shooting
KAMLOOPS — It had been years since Jason Glover’s mom, Jennifer, saw her son in…
Adult actress ‘Stormy Daniels’ planning meet and greet at Kamloops nightclub
KAMLOOPS — Porn star Stormy Daniels will be at the Duchess nightclub in Kamloops for…
Kelowna RCMP searching for restaurant break and enter suspect
KELOWNA — RCMP are searching for a suspect after receiving a report of a break…
Coroner finds death of Kamloops teen at music festival caused by accidental overdose
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops teenaged girl who died at a music festival in Kelowna last…
Fraud suspect tries to escape RCMP by jumping into unmarked police cruiser in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — A man who was allegedly trying to impersonate a bank client in order…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Rattlesnake season is starting — here’s what you need to know
Several species become more active in the spring and rattlesnakes are one of them. Rattlesnakes…
$200,000 in stolen vehicles recovered from Lillooet property
LILLOOET — Two people have been arrested after police executed a search warrant resulting in…
Kamloops RCMP capture armed robbery suspect wanted in Okanagan, Shuswap
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP have captured an armed robbery suspect after months of investigation. Michael…
Cache Creek man charged with murder released on bail again
KAMLOOPS — A Cache Creek man charged with second degree murder has been granted bail…
WILD WEDNESDAY: How to stay safe in cougar country in B.C.
Cougars are present throughout most of British Columbia and with the weather getting warmer, you…
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP locate missing man
UPDATE: 12:13 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 KAMLOOPS – RCMP say a missing 30-year-old Kamloops…
What to do if you have a complaint about a security guard in B.C.
KAMLOOPS — If you have a negative encounter with a private security guard, you might…
Kamloops teenager accused of planning high school attack released on bail
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops teenaged girl charged with conspiracy in connection to planning an attack…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Tips on preventing tick bites this spring
With the arrival of spring comes tick season in the B.C. interior. In this week's…
Man sentenced in Kamloops to over 5 years for ‘drug-fuelled crime spree’
KAMLOOPS — A man who pleaded guilty to numerous criminal charges including kidnapping, using an…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Some ways to avoid attracting bears to your yard this spring
With spring right around the corner, WildSafeBC is reminding everyone to take down their bird…
B.C. police watchdog investigating death in Kamloops RCMP cells
KAMLOOPS — The Independent Investigations Office of B.C is investigating an incident after a man…
Kamloops RCMP claim ‘inaccuracy’ in local reporting on gang war
KAMLOOPS — As Kamloops continues to try to understand what appears to be a violent…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops paramedic selected for national stand-up comedy contest
KAMLOOPS — As a paramedic in Kamloops, Sam Elliot deals with a variety of difficult…
Kamloops cops troubled by level of violence, weapons in drug trade
KAMLOOPS — As Kamloops Mounties continue to deal with a local drug trade that has…
Assistant who stole from Okanagan hospice now in finance for another charity
KAMLOOPS — The former administrative assistant of the Central Okanagan Hospice Association was sentenced to…
Kelowna RCMP searching for bank robbery suspect
KELOWNA — Kelowna RCMP are searching for a suspect in connection to a robbery earlier…
RCMP appealing for dash cam footage as investigation into missing Merritt cowboy continues
MERRITT — Police in Merritt are asking for the public’s help in locating a cowboy…