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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.
Small-town B.C. restaurant pulls plug to avoid deluge of out-of-province tourists
One B.C.’s restaurateur saw an Easter long weekend uptick in out-of-province travellers and he did…
Canada’s total COVID-19 case count surpasses one million
Canada soared past its one millionth diagnosis of COVID-19 on Saturday, reaching the grim milestone…
Heavy rains trigger landslide, floods in Indonesia; 44 dead
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B.C. restaurants defying health orders called out for being ‘selfish’ and ‘irresponsible’
B.C. restaurant owners that decided to defy Public Health Orders and allow indoor dining are…
Kelowna’s Kangaroo Creek Farm opening later this month
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Dubai police arrest group over ‘lewd’ video of naked women
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Police in Dubai arrested a group of people on charges…
It’s a part of who we are:’ Inuit work to revitalize endangered dialect
A group of Inuit women gather around a table over cups of coffee and speak…
Europe ramps up vaccinations as virus haunts Easter holidays
PARIS – The main stadium in the French city of Lyon opened as a mass…
A tale of two pups surviving and thriving after Princeton seizure
The BC SPCA offered a cheerful update to what had started as a sad story.…
Fire on Kelowna balcony doused quickly
Kelowna Fire Department doused a balcony fire early Sunday morning, ensuring minimal damage was caused.…
North Vancouver residents to hold drive-thru vigil after stabbings at library
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Vaccine passports are latest flash point in COVID politics
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B.C. announces record breaking number of COVID-19 cases
B.C. has recorded the highest single-day number of new cases of COVID-19 to date, with…
Chauvin’s trial leaves many Black viewers emotionally taxed
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Calls to search and rescue groups surge in B.C. as COVID-19 pushes people outdoors
VICTORIA – British Columbia's public safety minister is urging backcountry enthusiasts to take safety precautions…
Births among endangered right whales highest since 2015
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UK regulator says AstraZeneca jab safe after 7 clot deaths
LONDON – Britain’s medicines regulator is urging people to continue taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine,…
Kelowna man involved in sex trade granted full parole
A Kelowna man, who was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for recruiting women…
Shocked, frustrated and resolved to make it work; B.C.’s restaurants take it on the chin again
Mark Filatow was caught off guard Monday when he first heard restaurants had to shut…
Erratic BMW driver causes chaos from Summerland to Kelowna
A man went on a wild ride from Summerland to Kelowna Tuesday afternoon, ramming into…
B.C. teacher reprimanded for losing control of disrespectful class
A Salt Spring Island school teacher who had issues establishing order and boundaries in what…
Kelowna man charged with attempted murder for shooting
Mounties have now charged a 52-year-old Kelowna man with attempted murder in connection to a…
WHL announces COVID case within Kelowna Rockets; team activities suspended
A positive COVID-19 test for a Kelowna Rockets "hockey staff member" on the team cohort…
Kamloops mom keeps daughter Jessie Foster’s memory alive after 15 years
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