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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.
Peachland defies opposition to make its own rainbow crosswalk
One Okanagan community is going to get a little brighter. Peachland council voted in favour…
Peachland mural hit by vandals again
Peachland residents are in disbelief after finding their newly restored downtown Rotary mural defaced again. …
Sentencing scheduled for West Kelowna teacher who pleaded guilty to exploitation
A former West Kelowna teacher who pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a young person…
Kelowna’s outdoor ice rink to open early
There's a bright side to the recent cold snap — Stuart Park outdoor rink in…
Rock the Lake to bring April Wine, Nazareth to Kelowna
The line-up for Rock the Lake in Kelowna next summer has been released and it…
Waterway Houseboat land sale underway, campsite planned
The future of the vacant Waterway Houseboats property is looking brighter with plans for a…
Hot headed B.C. teacher gets licence suspended
A teacher with a history of anger management issues briefly had his licence suspended by…
Expect traffic delays on Water Street in Kelowna Friday for another climate protest
Extinction Rebellion will be protesting again Friday in an effort to motivate the City of…
Kelowna attempts to address concerns about homeless tent city relocation
The seemingly sudden relocation of Kelowna’s tent city has raised a lot of questions in…
Why the City of Kelowna says you shouldn’t give donations directly to the homeless
If the sight of dozens of men and women weathering the cold in tents is…
Kelowna mayor responds to backlash over tent city relocation
Kelowna mayor Colin Basran is very aware of the community outrage over the relocation of…
Kelowna residents to rally against new tent city moving into the neighbourhood
Dena Barabash isn’t going to wait around and see how things pan out with the…
The face of Kelowna’s unfounded rate: ‘I cried tears of fear and relief’
Aden Withers didn’t want to become the face of rape survivors who have been failed…
Okanagan researchers headed to Hawaii for Mars simulation
A team of Canadian researchers is headed to a simulated Mars habitat on Hawaii’s Mauna…
Man convicted of 2001 Penticton rape remains under close supervision
CONTENT ADVISORY A man convicted of a violent 2001 rape in Penticton, and was more…
Kelowna’s high ‘unfounded’ rate may further deter sex assault victims from going to police
Kelowna women living in high-risk situations are already reluctant to go to the police when…
A bird’s eye view of life on Kelowna’s Leon Avenue
Those who haven’t been on Kelowna's Leon Avenue lately can get a bird’s eye view…
Kelowna Legacy Group calls on public to share its voice
It's time for the community to speak out about what they want at the old…
Okanagan Indigenous culture highlighted in tourism video
Okanagan aboriginal culture is the focus of a new Tourism Kelowna ad and the result…
Risk of freezing rain on Coquihalla, Connector
Winter is rolling in fast and it may cause some issues on mountain passes and…
Kelowna responds to Leon Avenue tent city concerns
Kelowna city staff are addressing concerns around the tent city on Leon Avenue in the…
Kelowna’s own St. Nick knows a little about persistence and the holiday spirit
His snowy white beard is as real as his Christmas spirit, which is why “Santa…
‘You have to make Leon safer’ says Kelowna mental health educator
April Butler isn’t afraid of the street entrenched population on Leon Avenue. As a regional…
Attempted ATM thefts at Kelowna’s Rutland Centennial Hall, Lake Country’s Turtle Bay pub
It’s not as easy as a criminally-motivated-person might think it is to steal an ATM.…