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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.
531 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; 42 in Interior Health
Health officials are reporting 531 new cases of COVID-19 today, 42 of which are in…
Expect to hear the thrum of Canadian military helicopters in the Okanagan
The thrum of military helicopters will be a new and short-lived addition to the Okanagan…
Kamloops driver loses it after being pulled over; allegedly spits at police
A Kamloops driver being investigated for impaired driving took out their frustration on a police…
‘I did it, I deserve to be punished’ accused Kelowna killer told police
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Kelowna man with dodgy driving record found guilty again
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Penticton woman finds a taste of home in rural Japan
If you ever find yourself in a small Japanese ski town called Iiyama, a roughly…
Pandemic offers different view of International Women’s Day
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1,462 new COVID-19 in B.C. since Friday; 72 in Interior Health
The outbreak at the Cottonwood long-term care facility is a reminder that vaccinations aren’t ironclad…
Only 65% of staff at Kelowna long-term care facility with COVID-19 outbreak took vaccine
A Kelowna long-term care facility grappling with a COVID-19 outbreak had a relatively low buy-in…
US and South Korea agree on new cost-sharing deal for troops
WASHINGTON – The United States and South Korea have reached an agreement in principle on…
‘It’s been a good week’: Tam hopeful on vaccines as pandemic anniversary nears
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Central Okanagan schools see spike in potential COVID-19 exposures
Central Okanagan schools went two weeks without any potential COVID-19 exposures but that winning streak…
First of two COVID-19 outbreaks at Kelowna General Hospital declared over
The COVID-19 outbreak in unit 4B at Kelowna General Hospital has now been declared over.…
12 test positive for COVID-19 at Cottonwoods Care Centre in Kelowna
A Kelowna long-term care facility that had 82 per cent of its population immunized against…
Interior Health to start vaccinating elderly population against COVID-19
Elderly British Columbians and Aboriginal people over the age of 65 will get to queue…
History of Kelowna Courier building being preserved as new life takes root
It may look a bit rough at the moment, but the old Kelowna Courier building…
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In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's tourism industry is facing a crisis greater…
Queen stresses importance of friends, family during pandemic
LONDON – Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the importance of staying in touch with friends and…
Mother of slain daughters supports recent changes to Canada’s Divorce Act
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Officer’s trial could reopen intersection where Floyd died
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Vernon break and enter believed to be targeted
An early morning break-in left some Vernon residents injured, though police say they don't believe…
Empty West Kelowna mobile home damaged in fire
A fire at the Paradise Mobile Home Park Saturday afternoon left an empty mobile home…
Speedy variants power virus surge sweeping Europe
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