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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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Years-old murder shook town; new arrest causes aftershocks
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Kelowna boy who has autism finds calm in comic book writing
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Central Okanagan rent bank to open next month
Renters in low- to moderate-income households throughout the Central Okanagan will have access to brand-new…
B.C. Interior hockey team brings COVID-19 back from Alberta, spread it in community
B.C. health officials reported an additional 834 cases of COVID-19 today raising the provincewide total…
Armed Forces called to help Mountie in pursuit of prisoner in Boundary backcountry
An RCMP officer was led down a deep ravine in pursuit of a prisoner Tuesday…
Langley teacher loses licence for a day after physically intimidating student
Years after menacingly imparting a “life lesson” to a child who'd aggravated him, a Langley…
83 new cases of COVID-19 in Interior Health; 656 in B.C.
COVID-19 numbers continued their ascent in B.C., with health officials today announcing another 656 cases…
Actor Elliot Page, Oscar-nominated star of ‘Juno,’ announces he’s transgender
TORONTO – The Oscar-nominated Canadian star of the film "Juno" has come out as transgender.…
B.C. parents plan ‘sick out’ tomorrow calling for more mask use
Tomorrow there will be parents across B.C. keeping their kids at home in what is…
Hotel Zed nooner package helps Kelowna family expand
A Kelowna couple took the Hotel Zed up on their Valentine's Day Nooner package, and…
B.C. has staggering 46 COVID-19 deaths since Friday; 2,364 new cases
B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll grew by a record-breaking 46 since Friday, painting a stark picture…
UPDATE: Interior Health declares outbreak at Kelowna long-term care home
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Mysterious silver monolith disappears from Utah desert
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Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead
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Jill Biden, Joe’s chief protector, to step up as first lady
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Fruit growers facing another rough year if COVID-19 labour issues aren’t sorted out
Lower cherry crops may have disguised the true impact of an ongoing agricultural issue in…
More Okanagan schools with COVID-19 exposures
Interior Health confirmed more school exposures this weekend, in both Vernon and Kelowna. A member…
Big Six banks to remain cautious at end of fiscal year as recovery stretches on
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Canada public health officials urge reduced contacts as COVID cases continue to rise
New COVID-19 infections continue to mount in several provinces, though today's new case numbers fall…
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85
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COVID-19 rapid test study launches at Vancouver airport for departing passengers
RICHMOND, B.C. – A study has launched to investigate the safest and most efficient way…
Public warning issued after brazen Kelowna assault
The Kelowna RCMP is warning the public about a brazen assault that occurred in the…