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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.
Former Kelowna massage therapist faces disciplinary hearing for allegedly touching breasts
A former Kelowna massage therapist is facing a disciplinary hearing next month for allegedly touching…
Sunshine tax, tracking apps on the minds of Okanagan’s young business leaders
In a conversation that covered everything from BC Transit’s seemingly abandoned tracking app to whether…
Monster truck chaos headed to Kelowna
The Monsters are coming back to Kelowna this winter. The nation’s most competitive monster trucks…
Kelowna’s Tolko mill site not changing shape just yet
Tolko’s departure from Kelowna is far from over, despite its closure. “Tolko owns the land,…
Kelowna Mounties initiate review of unfounded sex assault files
Kelowna Mounties have come under fire in recent weeks for the high number of unfounded…
Mounties searching for man wanted in B.C. and Alberta
Dawson Creek RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating a man wanted in both…
Tolko’s Kelowna mill shutdown is permanent
Tolko's Kelowna mill will be closed permanently, the company confirmed today. There were 156 hourly…
Kelowna students get a deal with ‘Dragons’ Den’
The team behind Operation Take Two, an innovative social enterprise at Rutland Senior Secondary, got…
Kelowna haunted house gathers $15,000 for food bank
The Grenfell Road haunted house in Kelowna that scares the pants off the most stoic…
Kelowna firefighter who died of work-related lung cancer to be remembered
A public line of duty death procession and funeral service honouring Kelowna firefighter Capt. Joseph…
Kelowna gets downtown RCMP foot patrol
The Kelowna RCMP Community Safety Unit has two new frontline officers who will patrol the…
Kelowna arsonist struggling with mental health issues handed two year sentence
Insight into the difficulty the courts have in sentencing people who have significant mental health…
$300,000 raised for Mamas for Mamas
Mamas for Mamas' fifth annual gala was a hit and local families in need will…
B.C. teacher threatens to sue student for complaining and gets reprimand
A Vancouver teacher has been reprimanded for threatening to sue a student and the student's…
Camper van catches fire at Kelowna gas station
A disaster was narrowly averted and HIghway 33 was temporarily shut down as firefighters dealt…
Workers affected by Kelowna Tolko shutdown offered help
Tolko employees affected by the recent Kelowna mill shutdown are the focus of a new…
Suspected homemade pipe-bomb found during early morning Kelowna traffic stop
What appeared to be a homemade pipe-bomb was found Tuesday, Nov. 5, during an early…
Extras casting call for Hallmark movie being shot at Big White
Are you ready for your closeup? Angela Quinn Casting and Okanagan Background Casting have joined…
Vernon, Coquitlam teachers reprimanded for pre-distributing exam questions
For providing their students an unfair advantage on an English 12 provincial exam, two B.C.…
BC SPCA Wildlife rehabilitation creates 100 family reunions
The BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Victoria successfully reunited more than 100 baby…
Vernon elementary school shares colourful lesson with community
Alexis Park Elementary students in Vernon have been learning the stories, How Food Was Given…
Air quality takes a dip from Kelowna to Kamloops
If it seems like the bright colours of fall have suddenly been muted, you’re not…
Police watchdog says charges against three Kamloops officers should be considered
B.C.'s RCMP watchdog is recommending charges against three officers involved in a 2018 Kamloops crash.…
Mexican drug smuggler pleads guilty in Osoyoos-US border case
An accused Mexican drug mule pleaded guilty today, Nov. 4, to a charge related to…