Kathy Michaels
Online Journalist/Producer
Kathy Michaels has been a reporter for more than 15 years, writing for community papers and online news sources across the Okanagan and beyond.
Throughout her career, she’s covered everything from courts and crime to entertainment and has won national and provincial awards for her feature writing.
At Global Okanagan, she stays connected to the community by writing stories about the people and places of this amazing valley.
And when she’s not working, you will likely find her soaking in the natural beauty of the valley, walking her dogs or embarking on an adventure with her family.
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Kelowna man accused of multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme dies in Okanagan RiverA spokesperson for the BC Coroners Service said the organization is investigating Curtis Quigley’s death near Okanagan Falls on June 20.Crime2 hours
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Where to catch fireworks in the Southern Interior this Canada DayIf you're looking to catch a fireworks show this Canada Day there are plenty of opportunities across the Okanagan Valley.CanadaJul 1
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Okanagan, Shuswap and ThompsonEnvironment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch Monday morning for the greater Vernon and Kelowna areas, as well as the Shuswap and North Thompson.WeatherJul 1
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Do summer fireworks have a dim future in the Okanagan?Fireworks shows in the Okanagan are losing their allure due to wildfire risks. Many cities are opting for drone shows, but Kelowna is, for now, standing by the big bang.CanadaJun 28
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Police watchdog investigating incident in North OkanaganB.C.'s police watchdog is investigating a Thursday night incident that saw traffic through a North Okanagan street shut down amid a heavy RCMP presence.CrimeJun 28
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Aging Kelowna care home to be replaced with state-of-the-art facilityA bigger and better long-term care home is slated to open in 2029 on the site of Kelowna's aging Cottonwoods Care Centre, Adrian Dix announced Friday.HealthJun 28
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Summerland sex offender ‘Eddie Spaghetti’ back behind barsThis, despite having the skills and tools needed to manage his risk left the board with "no alternatives to incarceration that would be sufficient to protect the public."CrimeJun 27
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Meth, gun parts seized in Sicamous: Canada Border Services AgencyAfter border service officers found three silencers at Vancouver International air cargo operations in April, they launched an investigation that ended in Sicamous.CrimeJun 27
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Police from all parts of B.C. head to Kelowna for Canada DayPolicing numbers will also be bolstered with specialized units from the Lower Mainland and additional BC Highway Patrol officers looking after highways.CrimeJun 27
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History buffs get rare peek into home of 2 B.C. premiers now up for grabsWhile it's been home to an exclusive list of historical figures, this week the guest list at Kelowna's Bennett House widened when the heritage society to held an open house.CanadaJun 26
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Bikes and scooters seized in Lake Country raidOn June 19, Mounties in the Central Okanagan community executed a warrant on a residence in the 4400 block of Chase Road stemming from a lengthy investigation.CrimeJun 26
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Fraudster helped pave path to homelessness and criminality for victim: BCSC says'This is a young man who has suffered his entire life from the ravages of drug addition, physical and psychological abuse, institutional racism and neglect,' a Kelowna judge said.CrimeJun 25
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Killiney Beach residents look to address water supply issuesThe Killiney Beach water system is not designed to fight a large-scale wildfire, Regional District of Central Okanagan officials said in a statement.CanadaJun 25
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‘Multi-offence incident’ leads to arrest in KelownaAmid allegations of assault and obstruction, the man was arrested in a takedown that saw a heavy police presence on Kelowna's Harvey Avenue and taken into custody.CrimeJun 25
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Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism construction to get underway at Okanagan CollegeConstruction is set to begin on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on Okanagan College's Kelowna campus, officials announced Monday.CanadaJun 24
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Highway 1 widening east of Revelstoke to begin in the fallPlans to widen Highway 1 east of Revelstoke are coming together, with the province announcing Monday it selected a designer and builder.CanadaJun 24
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Osoyoos RCMP investigate after man injured in fall from truckSgt. Jason Bayda said the series of events that left a 51-year-old man laying on the road in the 7700 block of Highway 3 was neither a fatality nor a hit and run.CanadaJun 24
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Kelowna Mounties investigate shopping area stabbingInvestigators are currently canvassing for CCTV and asking the public for any dash camera or personal video of the area, including Vasile Road and Agassiz Road.CrimeJun 24
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Small sinkhole prompts temporary closure of Spallumcheen bridgeIn an abundance of caution, crews have closed access to the bridge until crews can perform a thorough assessment of the situation on Monday, June 24.CanadaJun 24
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No indication of ‘increased risk to public safety’ after woman’s body found: Kelowna RCMPOn Friday, RCMP held a press conference to address the discovery of a young woman's body on the shores of Waterfront Park, near Okanagan Lake, at around 7 a.m. the same day.CrimeJun 24
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Animal carcasses, hazardous items showing up in garbage bins at South Okanagan parksDumping household garbage in public parks and on trails is an ongoing issue in the South Okanagan, prompting a call from regional district staff to stop it.CanadaJun 21
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Woman’s body found near Okanagan Lake in KelownaThe Kelowna RCMP have offered very little information about the body found, though they have been out in full force throughout Friday morning.CrimeJun 21
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Accused in B.C. murder, castration case loses another set of lawyersOn Wednesday, Gabriella Sears appeared in court as her lawyers withdrew themselves as counsel of record, a representative for the BC Prosecution Service said Thursday.CrimeJun 20
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Known Okanagan criminal found dead after shooting in PrincetonPolice said Thursday that it was Donald (Donnie) Lyons, 51, who was found dead at around 2:30 p.m. on June 15.CrimeJun 20
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‘It still hasn’t sunk in’: B.C. woman wins $1.2 millionPatricia Dillman was passing through Salmon Arm, on her way to pick someone up at a nearby airport, but was waylaid and decided to visit the casino.MoneyJun 20