Karen Edwards

She's originally from southern Ontario where she obtained a print and broadcast journalism diploma from Durham College. Shortly after graduating, Karen worked at local newspaper in a small northern Alberta town. She joined the TBnewswatch team in 2020 after spending nearly two years covering court and general news for an online news publication in B.C.'s Southern Interior. Now she is spending her spare time freelancing for TBnewswatch.

Recent Work by Karen

Spotlight: Accessibility is top of mind for this Thunder Bay multi-use sports complex

The Canada Games Complex is a family-friendly and accessible fitness facility offering various fitness and aquatic programs for all ages.The Canada Games Complex is a family-friendly and accessible fitness facility offering various fitness and aquatic programs for all ages.

Sep 19, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Spotlight: Locally owned and operated cannabis store is celebrating 30 years in business

Rainbow On Bay has been serving the city of Thunder Bay for everything cannabis-related for nearly three decades.

Aug 10, 2022 2:53 PM Read more >

A northwestern Ontario mining company is leading the way with exceptional service

Manroc Developments has been innovating the mining industry for generations.

Jul 29, 2022 1:27 PM Read more >

Video: Your guide to Thunder Bay’s local coffee shop scene

The ultimate guide to all of Thunder Bay’s local coffee shops to help you decide where to visit next!

Jul 8, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Inmates who held prison guard hostage at Kenora jail in 2018 plead guilty to several offences

Two of three men scheduled to stand trial this week in connection with a violent hostage-taking of a Kenora correctional officer each pleaded guilty to a string of charges in connection to the September 2018 incident.

Apr 9, 2021 3:31 PM Read more >

Almost one year later, still no sign of missing woman Alyssa Turnbull

Alyssa Turnbull, 26, was reported missing in April 2020. Almost a year later, her family continues to hold onto hope and seek answers as to what happened.

Mar 30, 2021 1:04 PM Read more >

Closure of northwestern youth detention facilities ‘poses problems’ for police, police chief says

Thunder Bay Police Service Chief Sylvie Hauth said on Tuesday during the Police Services Board meeting she had sent a letter to the ministry outlining the impact the closures pose on the city’s police service.

Mar 16, 2021 3:21 PM Read more >

Closures of youth detention centres leaves young people 'displaced, little support', NAN Grand Chief says

“It is integral to the well-being of youth especially in the justice system that they are close as possible to their home communities and being a 1,000 to 1,500 km away is not conducive to rehabilitation."

Mar 3, 2021 6:32 PM Read more >

Two Thunder Bay youth detention facilities to close by April 30

Due to a reduction of youth being admitted into custody and detention in Ontario since 2004, several youth justice facilities including the Jack McGuire Centre and JJ Kelso Youth Centre in Thunder Bay have been significantly underused.

Mar 3, 2021 11:23 AM Read more >

Body-worn cameras to provide accountability, transparency, says police chief

The projected capital costs for the project is $1.8 million over the course of five-years.

Mar 2, 2021 4:57 PM Read more >

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