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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.
A cipher off the floor, Kawhi Leonard opening up a little in NBA playoffs
TORONTO – Kawhi Leonard has been showcasing his many talents throughout the NBA playoffs. He…
TRENDING NOW: Dogs jump for joy and a garden hose
When the hot weather hits, there's nothing dogs love more than water. Add a garden…
‘Give Peace a Chance’: Montreal celebrates John and Yoko bed-in 50 years later
MONTREAL – It was 50 years ago today, John and Yoko told the band to…
Could this 20-year-old Montreal polyglot be Canada’s most multilingual student?
MONTREAL – Georges Awaad answers the phone with a polite "Hello," but he could just…
Some facts and figures about the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944
OTTAWA – Some facts and figures about the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6,…
Injured hiker rescued from Kelowna park trail
KELOWNA – A woman is recovering in hospital with an injured leg after paramedics, search…
UN urges Canada to take more vulnerable Mexican migrants from Central America
OTTAWA – The United Nations is urging Canada to help ease Mexico's refugee burden by…
Oliver packing house goes up in smoke
OLIVER – An Oliver fruit packing house went up in smoke during an early-morning fire…
Three suspects sought in Kamloops home invasion, assault
KAMLOOPS – Police are looking for three suspects involved in a Kamloops home invasion that…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – A friendly lady is looking for a new home. Miss Luna Tuna is…
Raptors fans spill onto the streets ahead of potentially historic game
Cars honked, exhilarated fans chanted and long lines formed outside bars and restaurants on the…
Longshore workers issues strike notice for Monday at two Vancouver terminals
VANCOUVER – Longshore workers have issued 72-hour strike notice that could see two Port of…
Wildfire crews watching for dangerous wind shift in High Level, Alta.
HIGH LEVEL, Alta. – Crews battling an enormous wildfire just outside the small northern Alberta…
At $2M, priciest ever medicine treats fatal genetic disease
U.S. regulators have approved the most expensive medicine ever, for a rare disorder that destroys…
TRENDING NOW: Lego paper shredder
Legos can seemingly do anything, include shred paper. This video shows how to turn a…
Canada beats Czech Republic to advance to gold-medal game at world championship
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia – Mark Stone scored his tournament-leading eighth goal and Matt Murray made 39…
The Latest: Bong Joon-ho’s satire “Parasite” wins Palme d’Or
CANNES, France – The Latest on the Cannes Film Festival (all times local): 8:25 p.m.…
CHL’s small-market teams keeping up with big boys at back-to-back Memorial Cups
HALIFAX – Small-market teams in the Canadian Hockey League are finding ways to succeed against…
Staff shortages close West Kelowna fire station on Saturday
WEST KELOWNA – A West Kelowna fire station was uncharacteristically empty today due to staff…
Premier Legault to force the Caisse to purchase REM trains made in Quebec
MONTREAL – Premier Francois Legault says his government will force the Caisse to purchase trains…
New poll suggests one-third don’t want politicians to wear religious symbols
OTTAWA – New polling data suggests that one-third of Canadians believe elected officials at all…
Raptors fans far from home adjust plans to watch pivotal playoff game
As the Toronto Raptors gear up for a game that could mark a milestone in…
Severe thundershowers set for Okanagan Valley, South Thompson
OKANAGAN VALLEY – If you're heading outside today, you'd better pack an umbrella. Environment Canada…
Compliments chicken strips recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
OTTAWA – Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Chicken Strips from the marketplace to…