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.
100 per cent uptick in pedestrians on Kelowna’s main drag
It’s been weeks since Bernard Avenue was closed to vehicle traffic and the effect has…
Two more Kelowna flights with possible COVID-19 exposure
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Province reaches $15M proposed settlement in case of Kelowna social worker who bilked children in care
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‘Farmland is to be used for farming’ Central Okanagan Regional District staff say
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Diesel the dog’s owner Dave Smith died suddenly in motorhome
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Men should limit alcohol to 1 drink a day, experts say
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Fishermen in B.C. catch a barracuda far from its nearest home in California
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. – A commercial fisherman knew he was staring at a fish out…
62 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., three deaths
There have been 62 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in B.C. since Friday, and three…
Motorcycle gangs rolled into the Okanagan for weekend poker run
B.C.’s anti-gang agency was in Kelowna this weekend to monitor a significant number of bikers…
Woman attacked in downtown Kelowna, suspect at large
Mounties are looking for a slim Asian man in his mid 20s, who they say…
NHL announces 30 positive COVID tests in Phase 2, 13 more outside league protocol
NEW YORK – The NHL says 30 players tested positive for COVID-19 in testing during…
Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
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Statistics Canada analysis suggests small hit to inflation from pandemic
OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says Canadians' buying patterns changed so much during the COVID-19 pandemic…
COVID-19 exposure risk on Air Canada Kelowna-Vancouver flight
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Body found in search of lake for ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera
LOS ANGELES – A body was found Monday at a Southern California lake during the…