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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.
World hits coronavirus milestones amid fears worst to come
ROME – The world surpassed two sobering coronavirus milestones Sunday — 500,000 confirmed deaths, 10…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Abandoned Penticton dump site could be decommissioned in three phases
A huge trash pile abandoned by an insolvent waste-collection company on Green Mountain Road, within…
COVID-19 snapshot: Confirmed coronavirus infections have surpassed the 10 million mark worldwide
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says President Donald Trump’s “unique” circumstances…
Barge on Okanagan Lake transforming into floating bistro
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Former California police officer faces 26 charges in Golden State Killer case
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Casting call for thriller being filmed in Kamloops
Are you ready for your close-up, Kamloops? Infraction Media Inc.is looking for actors for its…
Record gold price forecasts boost prospects for junior mining companies
CALGARY – For veteran geologist Roger Moss, this year's runup in gold prices to seven-year…
Leaders push to remove John Wayne name, statue from airport
SANTA ANA, Calif. – In the latest move to change place names in light of…
L’Oreal to remove words like ‘whitening’ from skin products
PARIS – French cosmetics giant L’Oreal said Saturday that it will remove words like “whitening”…
A look at COVID-19 travel restrictions in each province and territory
If you're looking to explore Canada this summer, you'll first have to navigate the fluctuating…
Plume of smoke rises on mountain near Duck Lake after thunderstorm
A plume of smoke rising from a mountainside and pooling water on roads is the…
Satellite image: Iran blast was near suspected missile site
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – An explosion that rattled Iran’s capital came from an area…
Hand sanitizer warning from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control
It's time again to check your hand sanitizer stash. Hand sanitizers made by Eskbiochem SA…
Kelowna gets severe thunderstorm warning; hail expected
Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a pair of severe thunderstorms headed toward Kelowna, capable of…
Risk of COVID-19 exposure to Brandi’s Exotic Show Lounge visitors in Vancouver
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Floating fun: Penticton’s river channel again open for lazy summer days
For Okanaganites, nothing quite says summer than a refreshing float down Penticton's river channel. The…
From public pools to daycares, provinces have varying plans on how to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place…
Ethiopian monk said to be 114 years old survives coronavirus
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – An Ethiopian Orthodox monk whose family says he is 114 years…
Air Canada, WestJet to drop physical distancing policies as air travel ticks up
MONTREAL – The country's two largest airlines are ending their on-board seat distancing policies starting…
RCMP Kamloops investigate drive by shooting of vehicle
Mounties are looking for help to find the people who drove by a Kamloops family…
UPDATE: ‘Severe thunderstorm watch’ issued for Okanagan and South Thompson
Saturday morning's heavy rain warning has given way to a severe thunderstorm watch. Environment Canada…
Turtle crossing gets the attention of West Kelowna RCMP, city officials
It’s not often that you see city officials and RCMP cheered as they do things…
Kelowna mayor wants more mental health services working with police
Video footage of a UBC Okanagan student being dragged from her apartment by a Mountie…