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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.
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
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Kelowna students get a deal with ‘Dragons’ Den’
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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 arsonist struggling with mental health issues handed two year sentence
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Kelowna gets downtown RCMP foot patrol
The Kelowna RCMP Community Safety Unit has two new frontline officers who will patrol the…
$300,000 raised for Mamas for Mamas
Mamas for Mamas' fifth annual gala was a hit and local families in need will…
Camper van catches fire at Kelowna gas station
A disaster was narrowly averted and HIghway 33 was temporarily shut down as firefighters dealt…
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…
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.…
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…
BC SPCA Wildlife rehabilitation creates 100 family reunions
The BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Victoria successfully reunited more than 100 baby…