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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West Kelowna gravel pit pitched as ideal site for a homeless shelter
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Tiny rattlesnake in Vernon packs a punch; prompts a warning
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Canada donating 13M surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to poor countries
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Eriksen taken to hospital after collapsing at Euro 2020
COPENHAGEN (AP) — Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was taken to a hospital Saturday after collapsing…
No winning ticket for Friday’s $70 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO – The massive $70 million dollar Lotto Max jackpot remained unclaimed after Friday night's…
Two sides of the same coin: Ex-foster kids identify with residential school survivors
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B.C. teacher reprimanded for calling students names, inappropriate contact
A B.C. teacher who in a moment of apparent frustration told one student she was…
148 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.; 32 in Interior Health
B.C. health officials are reporting 148 new cases of COVID-19 today, with 32 of which…
Movie theatres set to open in Okanagan, Kamloops next week
There are just six days until you can plant yourself in front of a larger…
UPDATE: Interior Health’s top doctor charged with sexual assault of a child
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Vaping talks land B.C. teacher in trouble
For ongoing conversations about vaping with his students, a B.C. teacher was formally reprimanded this…