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Sean Mott
After spending most of his life on the East Coast and earning a Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) degree from the University of King's in Halifax, Sean Mott decided to strike out west to start his reporting career in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. He recently moved to Lake Country and he covers everything from crime to local art to everyday absurdities in Kelowna.
Here’s what to do with your Christmas tree in Vernon
VERNON – Once the presents are unwrapped, the turkeys have been cooked and the eggnog…
The secret history of Okanagan Lake’s Commando Bay
KELOWNA – It takes a lot of work to get to Commando Bay. You can…
Kelowna businesses pitch in after break-in
KELOWNA – Laura Draycott returned to her store on July 11 to a scene every…
Top Blue Jays prospect Nate Pearson feels his work ethic will pay off
ERIE, Pa. – Nate Pearson grabs his glove and jogs out to the visiting bullpen…
Festival-goer dies at Lollapalooza for second year running
CHICAGO – Officials say that for the second year in a row, a festival-goer has…
TRENDING NOW: Think you know your favourite band?
If you're wearing a band's shirt, you should know at least some of their songs.…
Canada’s Milos Raonic downs Lucas Pouille 6-4, 6-4 to advance at Rogers Cup
MONTREAL – In the midst of a frustrating, injury-ravaged season, Milos Raonic has learned to…
Kenney takes aim at Trudeau directly ahead of fall federal election
OTTAWA – Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is taking aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ahead…
13 victims after nearly a dozen shootings over the weekend: Toronto police
TORONTO – Thirteen people were injured after nearly a dozen shootings across Toronto over the…
Canadian softball star Sara Groenewegen pitches perfect game at Pan Ams
Sara Groenewegen pitched a perfect game to lead the Canadian women's softball team to an…
Sewage stink plaguing scenic N.S. tourist town cleared with new biofilter
LUNENBURG, N.S. – One of Nova Scotia's most scenic tourist towns appears to have rid…
RCMP complete search of river near Gillam, Man., for murder suspects
GILLAM, Man. – RCMP say they will no longer be searching a river in northern…
Consular officials visit Canadian Michael Kovrig detained in China
OTTAWA – Global Affairs Canada says consular officials in China have met for the 10th…
France drafts law to extend IVF to lesbians, single women
PARIS – Single women and lesbians in France no longer would have to go abroad…
Fire crews from Kelowna, Lake Country extinguish blaze after reports of explosions
KELOWNA – A building was damaged by flames and possible explosions before fire crews from…
Three federal leaders march together at Vancouver Pride
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extolled on the importance of unity as he marched…
TRENDING NOW: Rage against the mini machines
Even if you're a diehard Rage Against the Machine fan, we guarantee you've never heard…
Gimme five: Canadians to watch Monday at the Pan American Games
LIMA, Peru – Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Monday at the Pan…
Veteran Liberal MP Denis Paradis won’t seek re-election this fall
MONTREAL – Veteran Liberal MP Denis Paradis says he won't seek re-election in this fall's…
One child a year dies after being stuck in hot car on average, Canadian study says
Accidents in which children die while stranded in hot cars may be more common than…
Iranian-born Canadian resident returns after 11 years in notorious prison
VANCOUVER – An Iranian-born Canadian resident has returned to British Columbia after being imprisoned and…
Canadian beach volleyball duo Humana-Paredes and Pavan win third gold medal
VIENNA – Canada's beach volleyball champions Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan have clinched gold and…
RCMP sends divers to Manitoba river in hunt for men wanted in B.C. deaths
GILLAM, Man. – Mounties say divers will arrive in northern Manitoba tonight in the ongoing…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops teen found
UPDATE: 2:35 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 Kamloops RCMP say the teen who went missing earlier…