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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.
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COVID-19 cases reported at Sun Peaks
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U.S. Justice Department sues Walmart over role in opioid crisis
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances…
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