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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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Kelowna teen killer’s sentencing to be scheduled next month
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B.C. nurse shows strain on frontline of COVID-19 battle
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Vernon Mounties want to know if you recognize this robbery suspect
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New lawyer in trial for Kelowna Canada Day killing
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Police cruiser taken out by fiery spinning van in Kamloops
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Enderby car chase leads to arrest of man and woman
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New migrant facilities crop up to ease crowding, again
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Police investigate shooting death of man outside downtown Vancouver restaurant
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Kelowna residents to ‘rally for reason’ today
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Get ready for a blustery day in the Okanagan
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US, China agree to co-operate on climate crisis with urgency
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UPDATE: Do Not Occupy order posted on West Kelowna building, 150 people and their pets evacuated
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