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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.
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B.C. man faces two years in jail for allegedly wiring dog to a tree and leaving it to die
For allegedly wiring a German shepherd pup to a tree and leaving it to die,…
West Kelowna RCMP roped into CRA phone scam
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Massive donation gives Kelowna General what’s needed to become full-service heart centre
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Elizabeth Fry works to bridge the gap between RCMP and sex assault survivors
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Vernon athlete Shanda Hill closes in on completing Double Deca
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RCMP arrest suspect in targeted shooting in Hedley
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Court pauses extradition of B.C. man wanted by U.S. because he’s Indigenous
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Man convicted of vicious Kelowna bar attack loses appeal
The man who ordered a vicious 2014 nightclub attack that put another man in a…
Kelowna realtor feels wrath of Alberta after inflammatory post
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Appeal dismissed for Kelowna dealer caught selling cocaine, heroin and fentanyl
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West Kelowna’s $4.1 million soccer dome rules similar to others
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