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Kathy Michaels
Kathy Michaels has been an Okanagan-based journalist for more than a decade, working for community papers along the valley and beyond.
She’s won provincial and national awards in business, news and feature writing and says that her love for telling a good story rivals only her fondness for turning a good phrase.
If you have a story that deserves to be told in a thoughtful and compassionate manner, don’t hesitate to reach out.
To reach Kathy call 250-718-0428 or email kmichaels@infonews.ca.
Ten times the royal family visited the Okanagan and Kamloops
It wouldn't be a stretch to suggest the Queen held a special place in her…
Ghosts of Kelowna partiers past heard between rows of ill-fated trees
– This story was first published March 17, 2021. If you’ve ever walked through the…
Housing sales in Kamloops, Okanagan drop off as supply dries up
Buying homes in the Okanagan and Kamloops is a lot pricier this year and market…
COVID-19 outbreaks in two Kelowna area care homes announced as case numbers rise
New case numbers of COVID-19 continue to rise across B.C., with Interior Health yet again…
Emergency Response Team deployed to arrest West Kelowna man on numerous warrants
A man wanted on multiple charges was arrested by the RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response…
Salmon Arm Mounties working to get cache of stolen goods returned to owners
Salmon Arm RCMP has been busy recovering property that is believed to be abandoned by…
Delta variant behind increase in COVID-19 case numbers in British Columbia: experts
VANCOUVER – The number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant is doubling every…
Kelowna RCMP flood wooded area to find report of man with a gun is false
A report of a man with a weapon was proven to be a case of…
De Grasse wins gold; Canada’s two-day medal drought in Tokyo in electrifying fashion
TOKYO – After two days without any medals at the Tokyo Olympics, Andre De Grasse…
Kamloops woman wins $525K, sets sights on icy purchase
After winning $525,670.28 on PlayNow.com’s Golden Goddess MegaJackpots slots game, Kamloops woman Tricia Jerome has…
Vaccines aren’t foolproof but prevent most serious illness, death from COVID-19
OTTAWA – U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is infected with COVID-19 but because…
Premier offloads responsibility to Alberta’s top doctor, defends COVID-19 response
CALGARY — Premier Jason Kenney says he respects the advice of Alberta's top doctor to…
B.C.’s COVID-19 case count rises by 742 over long weekend; 395 in Interior Health
COVID-19 case counts increased in B.C. by 742 over the long weekend, with 395 cases…
Psychological drama filming in the South Okanagan
A new Indie feature film will be shooting in Penticton, Summerland, Keremeos and Osoyoos this…
RCMP say explosive device used in targeted Kelowna attack marks ‘dramatic escalation in violence’
Kelowna Mounties now say the apparent targeted shooting of a West Kelowna man with known…
200 firefighters set up camp at Kin Race Track in Vernon
For the next four to six weeks, BC Wildfire crews will be a fixture behind…
Flights to resume at Kelowna airport today, extra flights being added
Scheduled flights at YLW Kelowna International Airport are expected to resume at around 3 p.m.…
RCMP looking for witnesses of Kamloops tractor trailer truck crash
Mounties are investigating a crash on the West Trans Canada Highway that caused a truck…
Lake Country woman wins $1-Million on Lotto Max ticket bought in Vernon
A Lake Country woman plans to spend 2022 checking off her bucket-list travel destinations after…
Ready for a fright? Vernon’s popular Halloween attraction announces its return
It's still months away but plans for Vernon's annual Field of Screams event at O’Keefe…
De Grasse, Brown provide hope for more medals
TOKYO – Canada threatened to add to its medal total Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics…
In heat emergency, southern Europe scrambles for resources
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A heat wave baking southeast Europe has fueled deadly wildfires in…
Winds, thunderstorms in fire zone forecast
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Cooler temperatures are in the forecast for the coming days, but the…
‘Why three bullets?’: Family of Black Quebec man shot dead by police wants answers
REPENTIGNY, Que. – The family of a Black man shot and killed by police in…