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.
Kelowna massage therapist found guilty of professional misconduct
A Kelowna massage therapist has been found guilty of professional misconduct after touching the breasts…
B.C. teacher reprimanded for calling misbehaving student ‘big guy’
For using an “overly familiar” moniker to a student who wasn’t listening, a B.C. teacher…
Vernon RCMP ask for help to find man wanted for uttering threats, extortion
Vernon Mounties are looking for a man who they say has been committed a number…
46 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.; 13 in Interior Health
There were 46 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., raising the total to 147,797. Of…
42-year-old Sicamous woman drowns in Mara Lake
A 42-year-old Sicamous woman died in Mara Lake yesterday while swimming with a friend. Sicamous…
Getting gas will cost more in Lower Mainland this weekend; put off that road trip
Gas prices are indeed on the rise but for the time being motorists in the…
$2,300 worth of fines handed out for illegal campfires in North Okanagan
People unable to heed the campfire ban put in place last week got an expensive…
Air Canada’s Kelowna to Montreal route takes flight
The first direct Montreal to Kelowna Air Canada flight was made today, kicking off a…
87 new COVID-19 cases since Friday in B.C.; 45 in Interior Health
The first of what’s to be a significantly pared-down COVID-19 update indicated that B.C.’s new…
174 wildfires burning in B.C. including 37 new blazes
Help for B.C.'s Wildfire crews is arriving. B.C. was expecting 100 out-of-province resources today, July…
9-year-old girl hit by fireworks in unruly Canada Day weekend: RCMP
Kelowna Mounties had their hands full this Canada Day, having to respond to double the…
New wildfire sparked near Big White; 2 others continue to burn out of control
Smoke from a new fire near Big White has gained the attention of B.C. Wildfire,…
Body of woman who died in crash on Westside Road recovered
The body of a 47-year-old woman involved in a fatal June 24 crash on Westside…
Wondering what to pack in your grab-and-go bag?
With fires raging around the B.C., officials are encouraging people to be prepared for the…
Kamloops neighbourhood strained by ongoing issues with drug users
Amanda Leach’s Kamloops neighbourhood has become increasingly unsafe and she has had enough. Just today,…