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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.
Canada’s new Top Chef has strong West Kelowna connection
KELOWNA – Canada's new Top Chef learned the tricks of his trade while growing up…
Disgruntled ‘Game of Thrones’ fans petition for remake of final season
Disgruntled Game of Thrones fans want to see the eighth and final season of the…
‘I’m sorry, mom,’ accused Rutland killer says
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Water Park in Kelowna’s City Park to open May long weekend
KELOWNA – Kelowna’s newly renovated Water Park will be open for Victoria Day long weekend.…
Kelowna condo being evacuated in wake of ‘hazardous materials’ discovery
KELOWNA – Potentially hazardous materials were discovered in a condo at the Playa del Sol…
Sex assault investigations have ‘evolved’ since West Kelowna teen’s 2012 complaint, RCMP say
KELOWNA – The RCMP is saying "they've changed" in response to concerns relating to how…
222: A number that tied a Kelowna murder victim to his loved ones long after he was gone
KELOWNA – The number 222 held a lot of significance to Christopher Ausman. It was…
Pirko tells investigators he killed Chris Ausman
LANGUAGE ADVISORY KELOWNA – Steven Pirko broke down in tears Nov. 19, 2016 and after…
Hockey player involved in Kelowna baby snatching episode granted bail
KELOWNA – The former hockey player who allegedly grabbed a baby from its mother at…
Wheel tampering reported in Peachland
PEACHLAND – RCMP are warning Peachland residents that it may be prudent to check your…
Kelowna aboriginal women call for changes to how government deals with families
KELOWNA – They were few in numbers but their voices rang loudly and clearly across…
LottoMax offering more chances to win — and lose
KELOWNA – Lotto players are getting more chances to win and, more likely, lose. Touted…
Indigenous teen says RCMP video supports claim her rape complaint was ignored
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Ogopogo is gone and Kelowna’s new water park looks finished
KELOWNA – The giant Ogopogo head is long gone and it looks as though the…
Kelowna RCMP had their eyes on the man charged in Chris Ausman’s death years earlier
KELOWNA – RCMP had their sights set on Steven Pirko long before he was arrested…
Okanagan Weather: Say so long to sunshine this afternoon
KELOWNA – Good Morning. It was a beautiful, sunny weekend and it's going to carry…
You’ve seen his work before, now this Kelowna designer is taking on Canadiana
KELOWNA – Three years ago Markku Luopa was a Kelowna it-man, having created a line…
Forget pesticides; get a bat home to fight mosquitoes this summer
PEACHLAND – Summer is just around the corner, which means it's backyard season. Have you…
Accused Rutland killer was in withdrawal when police took him into custody
KELOWNA – Steven Pirko was dry heaving and suffering from withdrawal from heroin when he…
A vinyl record maker came across this old Kelowna album and has a great idea
KELOWNA – Scott Gibson has embarked on one of the most cheerful sounding missions to…
‘Flaming bags of death’ and balloons a blight on Okanagan lakes
KELOWNA – A video posted by three local men who fished flaming plastic lanterns from…
Bear sightings throughout the Central Okanagan
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Kelowna parking meters took another hit
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