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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.
Mapping Shuswap fires difficult due to smoke
The wildfires in the Shuswap continue to burn with no significant change in recent days.…
More than 250 wildfires continue to burn in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – The BC Wildfire Service says there are 257 wildfires currently burning in the…
Taste of Mexico being offered to Kelowna at fall event
Taco Vino, a Mexican-themed wine, cider and spirits tasting will take over the Kelowna Ford…
Kelowna crash kills one, causes road closure
The Kelowna RCMP is asking motorists to avoid the area of Springfield Road between Burtch…
Unvaccinated snow leopard at San Diego Zoo catches COVID-19
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo has tested positive…
Canadiens prospect ‘deeply regrets’ sharing photo
A prospect selected by the Montreal Canadiens in a controversial move at the NHL entry…
International passengers at Pearson airport may have to line up by vaccination status
TORONTO – International travellers arriving at Canada's largest airport may now be funnelled into different…
New cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to Gotham nightclub in Kelowna
A cluster of COVID-19 cases has been linked to the Gotham nightclub in Kelowna, Interior…
Firefighters from Mexico land in B.C., heading to the Interior soon
A contingent of 100 Mexican firefighters landed in B.C. today, offering much-needed aid to ongoing…
Terrain and fuels continue to challenge crews working the Nk’Mip Creek fire
Terrain and fuel conditions have been challenging for crews attacking the Nk'Mip Creek fire but…
Olympic roundup: Woods comes close to winning medal for Canada in thrilling road race
Michael Woods came agonizingly close to opening Canada's medal account on the first full day…
BCSPCA offers up an idea to pamper your four-legged friend
Need a massage? So, according to the BCSPCA, does your pooch. The benefits of dog…
Number of active wildfires in B.C. drops, one evacuation order lifted
VANCOUVER – The BC Wildfire Service says there are 258 wildfires currently burning in the…
Don’t panic, Kamloops will soon have bannock
Don’t panic, another B.C. city will soon have Sharon Bond’s bannock. The owner of the…
West Kelowna’s old food bank building to offer shelter
Before West Kelowna’s homeless population moves into a recently approved shelter near an area gravel…
Tourists cautioned to think twice before heading toward B.C. towns struggling with wildfires
Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff wants tourists to stop and assess the situation before they head…
Crews work to protect hydro transmission line threatened by wildfire near Peachland
Anticipated winds didn’t create as much activity within the Brenda Creek wildfire as expected, officials…
More activity expected at Thomas Creek fire today
The wildfire east of Skaha Lake near Okanagan Falls remains the largest in the region.…
Nk’Mip Creek fire calmer overnight, still mapped at 2,000 hectares
The Nk’Mip Creek wildfire burning near Osoyoos is still mapped at 2,000 hectares though that…
Penticton woman who killed mother of great grandson to get escorted leave from prison
A Penticton woman who killed the mother of her great-grandson in 2015 will be able…
‘Truly aggressive’: Nk’Mip fire mapped at 2,000 and expected to grow
The Nk’Mip Creek fire burning near Osoyoos is currently mapped at 2,000 hectares and is…
Evacuations ordered for new Sicamous area fire; boats asked to stay off lake
B.C. Wildfire crews have been sent to the Shuswap to assist the Sicamous and Swansea…
Brenda Creek wildfire expected to grow; crews dousing hotspots near power line
The 450-hectare wildfire burning northwest of Peachland, near Highway 97 C, continues to get regionwide…
Evacuation order for properties affected by wildfire near Mabel Lake
A 600-hectare wildfire burning on the east side of Mable Lake has prompted another evacuation…