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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.
B.C. teen to audition on ‘American Idol’ on Sunday’s episode
Nanaimo, B.C. teen Lauren Spencer-Smith has always longed to compete on a televised singing competition.…
Revelstoke RV resort developer ordered to stop marketing, taking deposits
The developer of the 120-unit Mountain View Resort in Revelstoke has been ordered by the…
Coyote interactions are on the rise in this B.C. area
Following a string of coyote attacks that left one dog dead and others injured, the…
One dead in US from coronavirus, Washington governor declares state of emergency
The governor of Washington state declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died…
Activists are winning, Thunberg says of sexually explicit decal
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg says a decal bearing an energy services company's logo below…
New virus: Over 85,000 infected globally, over 2,900 deaths
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 85,000 people globally. The…
Eighth case of coronavirus announced in B.C.
A new case of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has been reported in B.C. "We…
Japan’s Prime Minister announces $2.5B package to help fight virus
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday announced a 270 billion yen ($2.5…
Vernon’s road dust advisory lingers
Another dust advisory has been issued for Vernon. The advisory from Ministry of Environment and…
Man sentenced after killing polar bear, wasting its meat
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Alaska whaling captain was sentenced to three months in federal prison,…
Toddler dead, woman injured after they were hit by a car in a parking lot: RCMP
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Police in Squamish, B.C., say a toddler is dead and a woman…
UPDATE: How you can help the Alberta family devastated by Highway 5A crash
Friends of the Alberta family who were in a fatal crash on Highway 5A have…
$175,000 fine levied in connection with fuel spill into Slocan Valley creek
An estimated 35,000 litres of jet fuel was spilled July 26, 2013, into Lemon Creek…
Kamloops man among Big Brother Canada contestants
A Kamloops man will be among 16 Big Brother houseguests when the new season debuts…
Kelowna man caught after lengthy crime spree
A Kelowna man has been arrested and faces a series charges for appears to be…
Accused in West Kelowna hotel murder case withdraws guilty plea
The Surrey man who pleaded guilty to the 2018 second degree murder of Rama Gauravarapu…
West Kelowna firefighter injured in outbuilding fire
A West Kelowna firefighter sustained a minor injury in a late-night fire of an outbuilding.…
Salmon Arm break-in suspect arrested and will face charges
A Salmon Arm man who tried to hide from RCMP after allegedly stealing some tools…
Kelowna cardboard compactor fire deemed suspicious
A cardboard compactor fire that was sparked in Kelowna Tuesday night has been deemed suspicious.…
Strategy to protect wine grapes from smoke-taint developed by UBC Okanagan researchers
A common agricultural spray may be the key to preventing smoky flavour permeating wine grapes.…
Okanagan man makes crime map for Kelowna, Vernon
An Okanagan resident has compiled a map he thinks will “shed a little light on…
Gang prevention for school-aged kids offered in Kelowna and Kamloops
If you are worried your child may be susceptible to allures of gang life, there's…
Tickets for the 2021 Brier in Kelowna to go on sale Friday
Kelowna will play host to the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier, and tickets for the event…
UPDATE: Protestors arrested in Chase for blockading CP Rail line
After at least two dozen protesters had blockaded the CP Rail tracks near Chase, RCMP…