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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.
COVID-19 outbreak declared in Central Okanagan, masking ordered for all indoor spaces
From Peachland to Lake Country, indoor masking is once again required. Indoor gatherings are being…
Okanagan farmers seeing losses in apple crops following heat wave
A third-generation Oliver farmer who lost much of his cherry crop during the record-setting heat…
U.K. excludes Canadian travellers from new exception to quarantine measures
Fully vaccinated Canadian travellers have been left out of plans to ease quarantine restrictions for…
Penny Oleksiak swims into Canada’s record books after earning sixth career medal
Canada's most decorated summer Olympian doesn't have much time to rest and take it in.…
Interior Health’s former chief medical health officer in court for sex assault charge in April
The Alberta court system continues to move forward with charges against Interior Health's former chief…
Extreme heat about to settle into the Thompson Okanagan
The province is asking British Columbians to take precautions this week as another heat wave…
Interior Health leading the province with resurgence of COVID-19 cases
The Interior Health region has yet again shown the greatest increase in COVID-19 case numbers…
B.C. supports businesses wanting to limit customers who aren’t vaccinated
B.C.’s top doctor said she would encourage any move that would see nightclubs, gyms, restaurants…
Unvaccinated British Columbians driving rise in new cases
The number of new COVID-19 cases in B.C. has grown in the last week, largely…
Kelowna cop who sent sexually explicit texts gets conditional sentence
A former Kelowna cop who sent sexually explicit texts to vulnerable women he’d met while…
Cabin saved from Thomas Creek Wildfire
The Thomas Creek wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has challenged the crews battling it back…
B.C. Wildfire ‘feeling good’ about Brenda Creek fire
The 824-hectare Brenda Creek wildfire burning near the Okanagan Connector has been relatively calm, but…
342 out of the 695 active COVID-19 cases in B.C. are in Interior Health
B.C.'s number of new COVID-19 case numbers continue their ascent with the weekend's number coming…
Nk’Mip Creek wildfire continues to challenge crews
The Nk’Mip Creek fire near Osoyoos has grown significantly but getting an accurate measurement has…
Mac Neil wins first gold medal in Tokyo as Canada continues swimming success
TOKYO – Standing atop the Olympic podium, Maggie Mac Neil flashed a double "thumbs up"…
Survey says that Canadians have lost faith in long-term care in wake of COVID-19
COVID-19 cast a shadow over long-term care facilities across Canada, prompting more people to demand…
RCMP want witnesses in Kelowna crash that left one dead
A fatal Sunday morning crash in Kelowna is being investigated by RCMP and the Coroner's…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
B.C. RCMP say Fairy Creek activists cut 18 trees to block vehicle access
LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. – The Mounties in British Columbia say protesters breaching an injunction against…
Nk’Mip Creek wildfire continues to be ‘aggressive’
The 6,800 hectare Nk'Mip Creek fire near Osoyoos continues to threaten structures nearly one week…
Expert: climate change expected to bring longer wildfire seasons and more area burned
VANCOUVER – A combination of drought, heat and drier fuels is causing larger areas to…
Brenda Creek wildfire now mapped at 824 hectares
Hot weather and winds may cause more activity around the Brenda Creek fire burning south…
Hemp having a moment as farmers try to grow niche crop into $1-billion industry
CALGARY – Not that long ago, Rod Lanier could count on an annual spring visit…
UPDATE: RCMP locate elderly Kelowna man
RCMP has located the Kelowna man who was reported missing earlier today. "The RCMP is…