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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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All drive-ins are expected to restrict the number of vehicles to 50, including Enderby’s Starlight…
Okanagan College expected to see fewer international students, loss in revenue unknown
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Alleged truck thief caught when he runs out of gas headed up to Vernon’s King Eddy
A truck thief was running low on fuel when he was arrested by frontline officers…
Injured Okanagan turtle moving to rescue facility
The painted turtle that was badly injured from the sticks and stones hurled at him…
Kelowna pharmacist accused of dispensing drugs without prescriptions
A Kelowna druggist is being accused by the B.C. College of Pharmacists of dispensing narcotics…
UPDATE: B.C. drive-ins now limited to only 50 vehicles
B.C. is going to have to get very comfortable with the number 50, even at…
Number of COVID-19 cases rise by 11 in Interior Health region
Interior Health saw a double-digit jump in the number of diagnosed cases of COVID-19 today,…
West Kelowna commuters seeing old orchard replaced by new wine project
The rolling hillsides of West Kelowna are bursting with new life as vineyards take root…
49% of Central Okanagan students returning to classrooms; masks won’t be required
Around 49 per cent of students in the Central Okanagan will return to classrooms this…
Dr. Henry reassures B.C. about the safety of the back-to-school plan
Schools will reopen to B.C. students next month and Dr. Bonnie Henry said she knows…
Kelowna’s Pela is expanding its green reach
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Okanagan pelican takes flight with his flock for the first time in months
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John Horgan reads a bedtime story to B.C.
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West Kelowna’s Music in the Park cancelled
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Distraught man with gun apprehended without incident in Kelowna
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Kelowna firefighters showed off their softer side in what’s arguably one of the cutest rescue…
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A petition urging the City of Kamloops to rename the road leading to the city’s…
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