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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.
Some Central Okanagan parents worried about COVID-19 exposure notification delays in schools
Parents at several Central Okanagan schools are concerned about the amount of time taken for…
Mystery of English man’s disappearance from Kelowna gets renewed attention
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More than 2,100 cases of COVID-19 since Friday in B.C.; 49 deaths
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After allegedly crashing stolen vehicle and fleeing the scene, police arrest man
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White House, other top officials to get early vaccine access
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Canada Soccer speaks out after Davies, Huitema targeted by racists on social media
Canada Soccer has spoken out after Canadian national team stars Alphonso Davies and Jordyn Huitema…
Map highlights where COVID-19 cases are spreading fastest in B.C.
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Agent: Master spy writer John le Carre dies at 89
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Former PM Brian Mulroney recovering after emergency surgery
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is recovering after undergoing an emergency surgery on Friday. A…
5 more COVID-19 exposures at Central Okanagan schools
There are five more COVID-19 exposures at Central Okanagan Public Schools today, Dec. 13. Mar…
Another flight to Kelowna with COVID-19 exposure risk
There's been another Kelowna flight with a potential COVID-19 exposure. On Dec 4, Air Canada…
More US churches are committing to racism-linked reparations
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Organizer of Kelowna protest issued $2,300 fine
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‘Walk-of-shame’ comment prompts call to change police sexual assault investigations
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Charley Pride, country music’s first Black star, dies at 86
NEW YORK – Charley Pride, country music’s first Black star whose rich baritone on such…
Health Canada warns people with allergies to COVID-19 vaccine ingredients
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COVID infection rate low in Alberta pilot project for international travellers
CALGARY – The number of positive COVID-19 tests in a pilot project for international travellers…
Loss of snowbirds due to pandemic another hit to US tourism
PHOENIX – This is the first winter in five years that Steve Monk and his…
Trump loyalists converging again on Washington over election
WASHINGTON – Supporters of President Donald Trump are returning to Washington for a pair of…
Final chapter for alleged victims of disgraced Kelowna social worker begins today
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Plan to pack away your mask by summer: B.C. health officials
The curve appears to be flattening and a vaccine is on its way, but don’t…
‘Beginning of the end may be in front of us:’ B.C. premier says of COVID-19 pandemic
The first round of vaccines will arrive in the Lower Mainland next week, but it…
Okanagan Lake’s last private campground for sale, marking the end of an era
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