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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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Thompson Rivers University to suspend face to face classes as COVID-19 concerns rise
Thompson Rivers University is the latest B.C. school to deviate away from face-to-face classes as…
Okanagan bible belt tightens as COVID-19 concerns send worshipers to online services
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Notorious Lake Country hotel owner pleads guilty to assault
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UPDATE: Missing Kamloops woman located
UPDATE: 10:26 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 RCMP say a missing 30-year-old Kamloops woman has…
Plans for Memorial Cup carry on despite other COVID-19 cancellations in Kelowna
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Kamloops dog owners get new park for their canines to frolic
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B.C. botox party host in hot water for stash of injectables
A B.C. woman was caught with evidence linking her to illegal botox parties and now…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna woman located
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