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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.
Kelowna’s Liquid Zoo has possible COVID-19 exposure
Interior Health identified an additional location in Kelowna where people may have been exposed to…
West Kelowna man’s death being investigated by police oversight agency
The province's RCMP oversight agency is looking into the death of a West Kelowna man.…
B.C.’s police watchdog offers new details about investigation into Kelowna death
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating the death of a man whose body was found in…
23 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., one more death
There have been 23 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death in B.C. over…
B.C.’s police watchdog looking into Kelowna RCMP after death reported
B.C.’s police watchdog is currently conducting initial investigative steps to determine if police actions played…
Kelowna RCMP didn’t deal with many party boats on Okanagan Lake, despite residents concerns
Concerns area residents had about young people congregating on party boats in Okanagan Lake weren't…
B.C.’s teachers anxious about return to school, says BCTF
A significant number of B.C.'s teachers are concerned about the provincial plan to go back…
B.C. has 81 new cases of COVID-19; new limits on some social gatherings imposed
If you're planning to have a party at a short term rental, keep it to…
BCCDC map shows Okanagan as a hotspot for COVID-19
It's not unusual for the Okanagan to show up as a hotspot on provincial maps…
Horgan advises drivers with non-B.C. plates to take bus to avoid harassment
VICTORIA – British Columbia Premier John Horgan says drivers who have out-of-province licence plates on…
UPDATE: RCMP locate missing Kelowna man
Update: July 31, 12:40 p.m. The missing Kelowna man has been located. All personal information about…
Canada provides exception for U.S. students planning to study north of border
WASHINGTON – The federal government appears to have relaxed restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border that…
Twitter faces backlash over handling of anti-Semitic posts
LONDON – Some Twitter users are staging a 48-hour boycott of the platform over its…
Controversial West Kelowna church plan pulled; council to rescind bylaw amendment
The plug has been pulled on a proposed West Kelowna church development that had stirred…
Police and protesters clash in violent weekend across the US
ATLANTA – Protests took a violent turn in several U.S. cities over the weekend with…
Olivia de Havilland, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 104
PARIS – Olivia de Havilland, the doe-eyed actress beloved to millions as the sainted Melanie…
Yukoners turn to farming to build self-sufficiency, market for local food
Yukoners are turning to farming to boost self-sufficiency and build the market for local food,…
Suncor Energy facing environmental charges
EDMONTON – Suncor Energy Inc. is facing seven environmental charges for an incident alleged to…
Resource to track COVID-19 exposure in Interior Health
With the number of COVID-19 cases growing in B.C., health authorities have launched a resource…
Amusement parks welcome back fewer guests with new pandemic precautions
TORONTO – Quebecers who have spent the summer missing the Goliath's 170-foot drops are in…
West Kelowna home heavily damaged in fire
A West Kelowna home sustained around $100,000 damage in a Sunday morning blaze, likely caused…
Divorcing couples may find mediation faster, cheaper during pandemic: experts
As the COVID-19 pandemic makes it harder for couples seeking a divorce to appear before…
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COVID-19 is putting a strain on a lot of relationships — even in the wild.…
Kelowna’s OK Corral owners announce it’s time to ride off into the sunset
A country nightclub that has been part of the cultural landscape of Kelowna for more…