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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.
Kelowna church to take on Dr. Bonnie Henry in court
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B.C. sees 625 new cases of COVID-19 overnight; 8 deaths
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Kelowna church member fined for public health order violation after 2nd gathering
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Former New Zealand politician won’t face third murder trial for death of wife
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Kelowna gets research and development facility dedicated to advancing cannabis cultivation
Kelowna is now home to North America’s first research and development facility dedicated to advancing…
428 cases of COVID-19 in B.C. overnight; 8 more deaths
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Hundreds of British Columbians breaking COVID-19 rules issued hefty fines
Since announcing enhanced enforcement measures to address COVID-19 rule-breakers, hundreds of tickets worth thousands of…
61 more cases of COVID-19 within Interior Health
There were 61 new cases of COVID-19 within Interior Health diagnosed since Monday, raising the…
Big White COVID-19 outbreak now at 136
An additional 25 cases of COVID-19 have been added to Big White's COVID-19 cluster, raising…
Coquihalla Highway to be closed overnight for avalanche control
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Canada Post continues Kelowna weekend delivery in wake of heavy holiday demand
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4 more COVID-19 deaths in Interior Health region
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2,211 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. over New Year’s long weekend
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Former residential school in Lower Post slated for demolition: premier
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Canadian companies paying bonuses — and even increasing them amid COVID-19
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A list of politicians who travelled abroad despite pandemic-era advice to stay home
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Kamloops flight included on COVID-19 exposure list
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Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to ‘find’ Trump votes
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COVID-19 outbreak at Creekside Landing in Vernon
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B.C. approves NHL games, becoming second province to OK play
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37K parents sign petition asking B.C to delay return to school
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