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.
Drug alert issued for Kamloops
Powder cocaine containing fentanyl, and Phenacetin has made its way into Kamloops, prompting Interior Health…
38 dogs found dead on Toronto-bound flight from Ukraine
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating after dozens of dogs were found dead or…
Animal rights activist killed by transport truck full of pigs headed to slaughterhouse
A longtime animal rights activist was fatally struck by a truck on Friday while she…
Lake Country woman killed while walking on highway in Kamloops
A Lake Country woman died in Kamloops Monday after being struck by a car on…
No new COVID-19 deaths in B.C. for four days
For the fourth day in a row, there were no COVID-19 deaths in B.C., but…
Central Okanagan science teacher creates explosive situation; loses license for three days
For a science project that went up in flames and caused nearly $60,000 in damage…
Kamloops school counsellor gets one day suspension for ‘suggestive and inappropriate’ messages to parents
A Kamloops school counsellor received a one-day teaching license suspension for sending “suggestive and inappropriate…
Kelowna driver stopped Monday blew three times the limit: Police
A driver who was reportedly driving erratically during Monday morning rush-hour traffic blew three times…
One Okanagan town has figured out a way to keep live music playing
The day the music died isn't just a line from a classic song. It can…
Grizzly bear with white head spotted in Banff National Park by Calgary family
BANFF, Alta. – A second rare grizzly bear has been spotted in Banff National Park.…
Kelowna cookbook author sees Random House deal come to fruition, and it’s delicious
Get Jennifer Schell talking about food and it’s a bit like opening a secret door…
Trying to sneak into Canada from U.S. during a pandemic? Give your head a shake
Anyone considering sneaking through the U.S. border under false pretenses should “give (their) head a…
No cases of COVID-19 related to B.C.’s back to school plans
B.C.’s back to school plan has largely been a success, says the province’s top doctor.…
No new COVID-19 deaths in B.C. while number of new cases remains low
When left unchecked a small cluster of COVID-19 can surge and start sparks and spread…
Duo nabbed on stolen motorbike in Lake Country
Two people face multiple charges after being caught in Lake Country leaving a stolen truck…