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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.
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KELOWNA – The mosquitos most likely to carry the West Nile virus are about to…
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Word to the Comox Valley: B.C. rap highlights region’s attributes?
COMOX – They're straight out of Comox, and offering some up some great insights into…
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Former head of Central Okanagan Hospice Association gets 8 months in prison for fraud
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West Kelowna teacher who pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation allegedly breaches release conditions
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BC Liberal says province’s control of milfoil on Okanagan Lake ‘half-brained’
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Hollywood actor makes Okanagan stop to see some roos
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Anti-vaccine message campaign rolls through the Okanagan
WEST KELOWNA – “Compensation US = $4 billion, Canada = $0” That message about National…
Kamloops teacher reprimanded for inappropriate conversation with student
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UPDATE: Peachland bypass or highway widening options offered
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