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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.
Keep your drones away from wildlife, Okanagan Conservation Officers warn
The Conservation Officer Service is reminding people that it's illegal to harass wildlife with drones.…
American, 2 Russians return to Earth from space station
MOSCOW – An American astronaut and two Russians have returned to Earth after six months…
Kelowna’s connection to the first Golden Retrievers
When it comes to four-legged companions, the golden retriever is among the most loved. This…
Live in a small community? Interior Health has some good COVID-19 news for you
Communities like Enderby, Beaverdelll and Sicamous may not have easy access to popular big box…
B.C. Wildfire crews dealing with blaze outside Kamloops
The B.C. Wildfire Service is responding to the Dick Hart Memorial Park wildfire, located approximately…
West Kelowna home damaged in late night blaze
A West Kelowna home was severely damaged overnight, in a fire that broke out on…
Risky pandemic behaviour off the clock could mean workplace discipline: lawyers
CALGARY – Employment lawyers say flouting COVID-19 public health orders when off the job or…
Prince Philip is laid to rest as sombre queen sits alone
WINDSOR, England – As military bands played and a procession of royals escorted his coffin…
1,168 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; 105 in Interior Health
B.C. health officials reported 1,168 new cases of COVID-19 today, and six more deaths. That…
Shotgun seized, stolen car recovered in Kamloops
A stolen vehicle led police to seize a firearm from a Kamloops motel room early…
Kelowna cop seen in arrest video charged with assault
A Kelowna Mountie has been charged with assault relating to the 2020 arrest of a…
Father of slain Kelowna teen says pain is something he’s learned to live with
Robyn Beauregard has learned one thing in the years since his teenage son was killed…
Okanagan teachers want their COVID vaccines as school exposures ramp up
COVID-19 variants are on the rise and with the number of school exposures mounting, Central…
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to rise in B.C.
Another 873 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in B.C. and two more people have…
Why Kelowna isn’t lowering Canadian flag to half-mast until Saturday
Flags around the Central Okanagan started flying at half-mast this weekend to mark the passing…
Vaccine works against variants, B.C.’s top doctor says
The current slate of vaccines all work well against the varying strains of COVID-19 circulating…
299 cases of COVID-19 in Interior Health since Friday, 3,289 in B.C.
Don't leave your hometown right now, B.C.'s provincial health officer said on another day of…
Okanagan’s COVID-19 caseload, school exposures on the rise
The Okanagan’s COVID-19 caseload is on the rise, according to the most recent map from…
No fines after Kelowna protest in support of Alberta church: RCMP
Mounties say the rally this past weekend in support of GraceLife Church in Alberta brought…
Official: Chinese vaccines’ effectiveness low
BEIJING – In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country's…
Kelowna teen pleaded guilty to manslaughter
The teen who killed Eli Beauregard pleaded guilty to manslaughter Feb. 4, and will return…
Canada nearing peak of next wave of COVID-19, Tam says as Ontario sets case record
Canada is nearing the peak of the current wave of COVID-19, the country's chief public…
Andrew: Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life
LONDON – The death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth…
It’s tick season and the SPCA is offering up helpful tips
With warmer weather comes the time for hiking with pets but BC SPCA senior manager…