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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.
RCMP investigating fatal shooting in Oliver
Oliver Mounties are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Saturday night. RCMP responded to…
Trans Mountain said pipeline will restart after spill in Abbotsford
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Migrant workers hold virtual rally seeking full immigration status
TORONTO – A group supporting migrant workers held a virtual rally Sunday that called on…
Youppi!, Canadiens’, Expos’ legendary mascot, enters Mascot Hall of Fame
Youppi!, the Montreal Canadiens' official mascot, has become the first character from a Canadian-based club…
West Kelowna vet offers reminder that turtle habitat is nearby after another is crushed by a motorist
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Trans Mountain pipeline shuts as crews clean crude oil spill in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A crude oil spill from the Trans Mountain pipeline in Abbotsford, B.C.,…
Minneapolis officers quit in wake of George Floyd protests
MINNEAPOLIS – At least seven Minneapolis police officers have quit and another seven are in…
Trump moved Tulsa rally date after learning about Juneteenth
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – President Donald Trump didn't know the significance to black Americans of the…
Longer lines, higher fares and no booze: Flying is about to get more aggravating
Temperature checks. Bigger lines. Fewer meals. No alcohol. And ultimately, higher prices. Air travel —…
Snow blast hits Okanagan Connector
The Okanagan Connector was hit with a blast of snow early Sunday morning. Environment Canada…
Girl sucked through culvert in West Kelowna by high flowing water
A girl who was too close to a rain-swollen river bank in West Kelowna was…
TRENDING NOW: Check out the largest green turtle gathering ever seen.
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Officer charged in Floyd’s death eligible for pension money
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COVID-19 has been the push some Canadians needed to move out of the city
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Dog killed by bear while being walked in B.C. park
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Kim Jong Un’s sister threatens S. Korea with military action
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
Defunding the police ‘simplistic,’ says B.C. premier
SOOKE, B.C. – British Columbia's premier says calls for defunding police are a simplistic approach…
2020 Dream Rally cancelled, plans for 2021 begin
The popular community event that raises spirits and funds with fast, exotic cars is taking…
Pregnancy and COVID-19 examined by Canadian research network
VANCOUVER – Clinicians and epidemiologists don't yet know much about COVID-19 and pregnancy, says the…
The Okanagan’s last lifeguarded beach will see some significant changes this year
Activities at the Okanagan’s only lifeguarded beach are going to be curtailed this summer. COVID-19…
B.C.’s provincial government winning over electorate for COVID-19 handling, says poll
Navigating the pandemic seems to have earned governing provincial parties some serious support across Canada,…
Waterfront Cafe closes down for good, post-COVID-19
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Don’t drink hand sanitizer, regardless of what it’s packaged in, Health Canada says
Health Canada is asking people to be wary of what they pour, with hand sanitizers…
Starbucks plans to close up to 200 Canadian locations over two years
TORONTO – Starbucks is pulling back on its presence in Canada with plans to close…