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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.
Applications open for new COVID-19 support programs after hours of technical troubles
OTTAWA – The federal government says technical difficulties that thwarted some Canadians' efforts to apply…
Snowbirds give thanks for support; share image of items saved from Kamloops memorial
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds gave thanks today in a social media post that was shared…
Washington state again fails to live-track murder hornet
SEATTLE – Washington state officials said Monday they were again unsuccessful at live-tracking a “murder”…
Microsoft attempts takedown of global criminal botnet
Microsoft announced legal action Monday seeking to disrupt a major cybercrime digital network that uses…
Man dies in single vehicle crash in Salmon Arm
A Sorrento man in his 40s died Sunday when his car crashed into the Salmon…
Snow warning for Roger’s Pass and Okanagan Connector
Environment Canada issued another a snowfall warning for the Trans-Canada Highway and the Okanagan Connector.…
NDP promises renter’s rebate, rent freeze as parties ready for debate
VANCOUVER – The B.C. New Democrats have announced a renter's rebate as the latest plank…
Portion of Highway 33 closed due to ‘vehicle incident’
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The Latest: WHO leader warns against herd immunity solution
LONDON — The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd…
Family of severely beaten Kamloops teen claims attacker hid assets in new lawsuit
The family of a Kamloops teen who was beaten into a coma claims his attacker…
Vatican putting 2 priests on trial accused of abuse, coverup
ROME – Two priests are going on trial in the Vatican’s criminal tribunal this week,…
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts
Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people…
“More than a piece of metal:” Nunavut community gets its first ambulance
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Kamloops RCMP arrest man they allege is behind commercial break ins
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Animal activists target Kelowna turkey farm
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Snowfall warning expanded: Trans Canada, Coquihalla and Okanagan Connector to get snow
Earlier snowfall warnings have been expanded and now the forecast is for snow on mountain…
Crash into Fraser River kills two teenage girls and leaves young man in critical condition
Two teenage girls are dead and a young man remains in critical condition following a…
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LAKE CHARLES, La. – First, Hurricane Laura roared ashore with its staggering, 150 mph (241…
Guard in custody after man dies in shooting at protests
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Canadians urged to keep COVID-era Thanksgiving gatherings small, virtual
As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic washes over the country, Canadians from coast…
Trump insists he’s free of virus, ready for campaign trail
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