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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.
Indigenous nation in Washington State seeks meeting with feds on Trans Mountain
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Quebec ombudsperson criticizes social health worker’s handling of Mosque shooter case
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Trans Canada highway crash near Golden cleared, traffic moving slowly
GOLDEN – DriveBC is reporting that Highway 1 near Golden is now open following an…
Canadian high school science courses behind on climate change, says UBC study
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Certain Pacific oysters recalled due to threat of paralytic shellfish poisoning
OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of certain Pacific oysters…
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OSOYOOS – You don’t need to travel all the way to middle earth to enjoy…
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Alberta judge denies B.C.’s bid to block ‘Turn Off the Taps’ bill
CALGARY – A Calgary judge has denied British Columbia's attempt to block Alberta legislation that…
It’s free root beer day at A&W
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‘I’m choosing not to be a victim,’ Toronto shooting survivor says
TORONTO – Danielle Kane struggled with depression in her 20s and even contemplated suicide. But…
Wounded Okanagan fawn euthanized
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iN WINE: B.C. eliminates personal limits on out-of-province liquor
KELOWNA – B.C. residents visiting other provinces and territories are now able to bring home…
Michael McDonald’s Kelowna concert cancelled
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Kelowna RCMP release image of reckless actions involved in theft
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Time’s running out for Gilbert: Injured Okanagan fawn has few hours until euthanized
KELOWNA – There are just a few more hours until the fate of Gilbert, an…
Not Lovin’ It: Future of abandoned Kelowna McDonald’s restaurant remains unknown
KELOWNA – It’s been more than a decade since the McDonald’s on Harvey Avenue and…
Human remains found in B.C. park were just plastic sex dolls, police say
KELOWNA – It wasn't quite a happy ending, but the discovery of a life sized…
Alleged Kelowna gas station robber charged
KELOWNA – An 18-year-old West Kelowna man faces criminal charges following an alleged gas station…
‘Beast of Rutland’ facing long list of charges in wake of Kelowna murder trial
KELOWNA – A key witness in a high profile Kelowna murder trial is now dealing…
West Kelowna vet seeks sanctuary for injured fawn
WEST KELOWNA – An effort to keep a young deer in need of medical care…
Turtle saved from painful fate by West Kelowna vet
KELOWNA – West Kelowna veterinarian Dr. Moshe Oz is known for his treatment of all…
Kelowna Mountie in controversial 2012 rape interview was just doing his job, he says
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B.C. apple farmers losing money
KELOWNA – Okanagan apple farmers were dealt two difficult growing seasons in a row and…