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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.
Moose killed after being chased by a dog in South Okanagan
Interactions between dogs and wildlife have caused some issues lately and are prompting the B.C.…
In UK libel case, Depp denies hitting ex-wife Amber Heard
LONDON – Johnny Depp denied hitting ex-wife Amber Heard in a jealous rage, dangling her…
Coquitlam teacher reprimanded for pulling a student by ear, collar
A Coquitlam teacher who was rough with students on multiple occasions has been reprimanded and…
B.C. extends state of emergency after announcing no new COVID-19 deaths, 12 new cases
B.C.'s state of emergency has been extended until July 21, allowing the government to keep…
Missing Vernon man’s remains found in Okanagan Lake
A Vernon resident was kayaking on the north end of Okanagan Lake today when RCMP…
B.C. high school teacher loses licence for sexual relationship with former student
A B.C. high school teacher who entered into sexual relationship with a recently graduated student…
West Kelowna RCMP looking for men connected to stolen vehicle dumped in backcountry
RCMP deployed helicopters and police dog services to find two men believed to be connected…
Ready for your road test? Phased approach to testing starts July 8
Road testing is starting to get underway and ICBC has set out how it's getting…
Air travel out of Kelowna to pick up; new safety measures implemented
New safety protocols have been implemented today at Kelowna International Airport, in preparation for air…
Six more COVID-19 deaths in B.C.; 31 new cases
The COVID-19 death toll in B.C. has risen by six since July 3 and the…
Kamloops toddler finds baggie of purple drugs in park; mom manages to avert danger
An 11-month-old was playing at a Kamloops park this weekend when they came upon a…
Kelowna teen beats record for Everesting, riding up and down Knox Mountain 38.5 times
Jacob Rubuliak should have been road racing in Europe this summer but pandemics tend to…
Peachland A&W employee injured when senior drives car into building
Driver error is what police say caused a car to crash into the side of…
Update on Canada’s finances after four months of COVID-19
OTTAWA – Opposition parties have laid out their demands for the federal Liberal government as…
Virus fear prompts Mexican town to block road from US border
MEXICO CITY – Residents of the town of Sonoyta, across from Lukeville, Arizona, briefly blocked…
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ hymn ignites hope across nation
LOS ANGELES – The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but…
NHL, NHLPA agree on protocols to resume season
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press on Sunday that the NHL and NHL…
Talking crow says ‘hello’ to Kamloops man
In case you hadn't heard, crows are pretty sharp cookies. The omnipresent birds are crafty…
Penticton shop owner speaks out against vandalism to Black Lives Matter sign
Gini Bray climbed up to the signboard above her Penticton store and formed the words…
‘Killed a baby:’ 8-year-old girl killed in Atlanta shooting
ATLANTA – An 8-year-old girl was shot and killed on the Fourth of July after…
Iran confirms damaged nuclear site was centrifuge facility
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran on Sunday confirmed that a damaged building at the underground Natanz…
Summerland turns portion of municipal campground into temporary agricultural worker accommodation
A portion of Summerland’s Peach Orchard Municipal Campground will be converted into accommodations for seasonal…
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The strongest hero of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is bowling into a new corner of…
Kanye West tweets that he will run for president
Kanye West Tweeted his intention to run for president July 4. "We must now realize…