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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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Kelowna hobbyists, manufacturers, librarians and medical students form a life saving alliance
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Kids summer soccer cancelled across the Central Okanagan
Parents across the Central Okanagan got another reminder that this is going to be a…
Dr. Bonnie Henry inspired shoes sold out fast
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Tooth Fairy given special pass to enter people’s homes: Premier John Horgan
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Enderby’s Starlight Drive-In to open next week with new rules in place
Enderby’s drive-in movie theatre is opening next week for a test run. In a statement…
Bubble funeral procession planned for Kelowna toddler fatally struck by car
The family of the Kelowna toddler who was fatally struck by a car last week…
Penticton’s Peach Festival latest event to withdraw from summer
For the first time since it started in 1947, there will be no Penticton Peach…
BREAKING: Kelowna sees first COVID-19 case in long-term care home
Kelowna now has its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility. Hawthorn…
Doorsteps lit up with candles to support family of Kelowna toddler who was fatally struck by car
Hundreds of doorsteps around Kelowna and beyond were brightened with the warm glow of a…
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Dr. Bonnie Henry’s Fluevog shoes go on sale tomorrow
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Landfill users in Shuswap disregarding rules, abusing staff
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Candle light up planned for Kelowna toddler who was fatally struck by car
Kelowna residents are being asked to light a candle and place it in a window…
Further cuts to Okanagan transit services on the horizon and COVID-19 further impacts revenues
Bus service in the Okanagan may be further reduced in the days ahead, the president…
BREAKING: COVID-19 outbreak at B.C. poultry processing plant not cause for consumer concern, says Dr. Henry
A COVID-19 outbreak at a Vancouver food processing plant should not be cause for consumer…
Shambhala Music Festival cancelled for this summer
Another summer staple had to be cancelled in B.C. due to COVID-19. "It is with…
Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival pulls 2020 event
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Westside Daze, May Days and other signature Okanagan summer events are cancelled
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