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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.
Economists predict slight rebound and moderate growth for B.C. economy in 2021
VICTORIA – Finance Minister Selina Robinson said she's encouraged by predictions that British Columbia's economy…
Let ‘er buck: Study suggests horses learn from rodeo experience, grow calmer
CALGARY – Rodeo fans love the thrill of a bronc exploding into the ring, cowboy…
Baldy Mountain Resort re-opens after fatal accident with staff member
Baldy Mountain Resort in Oliver has re-opened today, Feb. 28, following a one-day closure triggered…
Second World War plane fly-past honours Captain Tom Moore at funeral
LONDON – Church bells rang out and a World War II-era plane flew Saturday over…
Juneau residents warned of dangerous ‘historic avalanches’
JUNEAU, Alaska – Avalanche forecasters in Juneau have issued an “extreme” danger warning for Saturday…
Growing tension in Minneapolis as trial looms in Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS – Barbed wire and concrete barriers surround the courthouse where the former Minneapolis police…
Baldy Mountain Resort closed as fatal accident investigated
Baldy Mountain, east of Oliver, will remain closed today as authorities investigate a fatal accident.…
Archeologists find intact ceremonial chariot near Pompeii
MILAN – Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy announced Saturday the discovery of…
Kamloops Fire Rescue at landfill fire
Kamloops Fire Rescue is currently at Mission Flats Landfill dousing a blaze at the metal…
Lake Country woman in hit and run still in coma; fundraiser takes off
The Lake Country woman seriously injured when she was struck by a vehicle while walking…
30 COVID-19 cases in Interior Health; 456 in B.C.
B.C. health officials announced 456 newly diagnosed COVID-19 since yesterday, including 30 within the Interior…
Jack Whyte, Kelowna author behind Dream of Eagles fantasy series, dies at 80
There wasn’t much that best-selling author Jack Whyte hadn’t done in his career. Whyte, who…
‘We’re going to be in a different place’ this summer, says B.C.’s top doctor
The outlook for summer is better than you might think, according to B.C.’s top doctor.…
No COVID-19 cases or deaths in B.C. long-term care facilities in 24 hours
There were no COVID-19 infections or deaths in B.C.’s long-term care or assisted living facilities…
Disgraced Kelowna social worker to be tried by judge alone
Disgraced Kelowna social worker Robert Riley Saunders will be tried for various charges of fraud…
Interior Health sees 67 new COVID-19 cases; total of three variant cases
B.C. health officials today announced an addition1,428 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed since Friday, and 28…
COVID-19 outbreak at Kelowna General Hospital contained to one unit
There's been a COVID-19 outbreak on unit 4B in Kelowna General Hospital and, as of…
Outbreak declared over at Vernon retirement residence
The COVID-19 outbreak at Carrington Place Retirement Residence in Vernon was declared over today, Feb.…
UPDATE: Elderly driver hit Lake Country pedestrian on Highway 97
An elderly driver struck a 29-year-old Kelowna woman who was walking on Highway 97 last…
Esa Carriere was chased, punched, kicked before stabbing killed him in Kelowna: Crown
As Kelowna’s 2018 Canada Day fireworks display exploded in the sky, Esa Carriere fell to…
Suze Orman on women, money and surviving the pandemic
Women are bearing a tremendous financial burden during the pandemic, primarily because of leaving the…
UAE weapons show draws major deals, traders amid pandemic
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – In spite of the surging coronavirus pandemic, major arms…
Filing: Proud Boys member considering plea in Capitol breach
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A Rochester man identified as a member of the Proud Boys who…
B.C. teachers’ union calls for more testing, safety precautions as COVID-19 variant cases grow
The B.C. Teachers’ Federation is calling on the Ministry of Education to ramp up COVID-19…