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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.
Third person charged in attack on Kelowna homeless man
Two Kelowna men allegedly involved in the vicious beating of a homeless man two months…
Endangered American White Pelican that was injured in Oliver to return to flock today
An endangered American White Pelican that was separated from its flock when it was entangled…
Leave the boat docked for one more weekend, province says
Okanagan Lake may look tempting, but the province is hoping boaters will be able to…
Dr. Bonnie Henry admits this has been a ‘trying’ time for her, personally
Dr. Bonnie Henry has been the face of B.C.’s COVID-19 response and she’s earned praise…
Make it a strong start, not a false start, B.C.’s health minister warns
British Columbians are closer to gaining a little more social freedom as the province moves…
Teenage driver rescued after North Okanagan crash ejected him from vehicle
A teenage driver survived being ejected from his pickup truck and thrown down an embankment…
ER nurse allegedly assaulted at Kelowna General Hospital
A Vernon man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly assaulting a nurse in the Emergency…
Kangaroo Creek Farm announces tentative opening date
One of the most beloved attractions in the Okanagan is among the businesses tentatively planning…
Peachland paints the town rainbow
The paint is just starting to dry on Peachland’s rainbow sidewalk and already it’s brightening…
Elementary school students able to return to class for 2 days a week in Central Okanagan
Parents of elementary school-age children in the Central Okanagan were asked today whether they would…
Stay home this long weekend, B.C.’s health minister asks
If you are thinking of travelling Victoria Day weekend, even if it's to a second…
Outdoor spaces, patios to open in Kelowna; answers from government needed first
Kelowna is among the many cities across B.C. making plans to increase the outdoor footprint…
Elderly Kelowna scooter driver rushed to hospital after crash with vehicle
An elderly man is being treated in hospital for injuries incurred this afternoon when his…
Interior Health to resume elective surgeries May 19
Interior Health will start the process to reschedule the 3,000 elective surgeries that were postponed…
‘Not the time to do rapid serial dating,’ Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Love in the time of COVID-19 has been complicated and as British Columbians get ready…
BREAKING: Only 7 new COVID-19 cases as B.C. inches closer to restart
B.C. posted one of its best days in terms of new COVID-19 diagnoses with only…
Thunderstorms and heavy rain possible in Okanagan, Boundary and Nicola
Some bad weather is rolling in, creating further concern for areas that are prone to…
Kelowna buys old McDonald’s lot and they’re lovin’ it
Kelowna has finally come up with a solution to its abandoned McDonald's restaurant problem —…
B.C. needs ‘patience’ as economy restarts: Dr. Bonnie Henry
COVID-19 is not on the run — it’s still here in every heath authority, looking for…
Kelowna men charged in attempted murder of homeless man
Two Kelowna men have now been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking a homeless…
RCMP issue warning about CERB text scam
Mounties are cautioning the public that COVID-19 scams are still surfacing in the Central Okanagan.…
Kelowna lost thousands of jobs in April, according to Labour Force Survey
Kelowna’s unemployment rate took a significant jump last month, rising from 5.9 per cent to…
‘Few faces and big spaces’ in the days ahead, Dr. Henry says
“Let’s stand together in our pandemic, at least in spirit, while staying apart,” Dr. Bonnie…
Central Okanagan parents asked to weigh in on back to class options
Parents of Central Okanagan students are being asked to weigh in on the back to…