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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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Man killed in Peachland motorcycle crash identified
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Low income spay and neuter program launched for Kamloops and Salmon Arm regions
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Okanagan keeps COVID-19 levels under control in latest report, while most of B.C. sees increases
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NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017
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UPDATE: Crash on Highway 97 in Peachland leaves one dead
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Joe Montana, wife block attempted kidnapping of grandchild
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Greens announce Kamloops South Thompson candidate
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