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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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Rain on Brenda Creek wildfire offers only ‘slight reprieve’
Rain didn't do much to douse the Brenda Creek wildfire burning south of the Okanagan…
Dr. Bonnie Henry among 16 people appointed to receive province’s Order of B.C.
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Kelowna mayor offers assurance in wake of shooting, crime report
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Canada through to Olympic women’s soccer final
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B.C. Christmas tree growers say intense heat singes prized trees, kills seedlings
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UPDATE: Status of flights in and out of Kelowna could change on an hourly basis due to White Rock Lake fire
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Electrical charging device possibly sparked West Kelowna couch fire
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Evacuations lifted as progress made against western US fires
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City of Kelowna, developer sued by diamond hunter over massive lakeshore condo project
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Mounties looking for Armstrong fire starter
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Kelowna Mission MLA to make a run for BC Liberal party leadership
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Kelowna RCMP say shooting victim ‘threat’ to community; explosive device found at crime scene
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B.C. wildfire count nears 250 but cooler temperatures, light rain bring some relief
VICTORIA – British Columbia is reporting a slight increase in the number of active wildfires…
Penticton Speedway races into new season with major changes
The Penticton Speedway opened the gates to an audience of nearly 1,000 fans on Saturday…
Severe wildfires could affect community watersheds, says forest service researcher
VANCOUVER – There is more to learn about the consequences of intensifying wildfires on community…
Heat wave expected to break in the Southern Interior Sunday; rain forecast for some cities
Today's expected to be the hottest day of the heat wave with temperatures forecast to…
Kylie Masse earns second silver in pool, Andre De Grasse cruises into 100 semifinal
TOKYO – Gasping for breath after racing to her second silver medal of the Tokyo…
First sign of animal life on Earth may be a sponge fossil
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Canadian geologist may have found the earliest fossil record of animal…
185 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.; 113 in Interior Health
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Extra help is on the way to fight wildfires in British Columbia
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