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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.
B.C. SPCA appealing to public; Kelowna cat needs surgery after car accident
KELOWNA – A cute cat with serious injuries needs help from the public to pay…
Swoop to offer direct flights from Kelowna to Vegas
KELOWNA – Las Vegas and Kelowna will be closer than ever this summer as a…
Rewards for missing pets occupy legal grey zone
KELOWNA – John Brooke was walking in the woods near Glenrosa two weeks ago when…
What to do in Kelowna this St. Paddy’s Day weekend
KELOWNA – Break out the shamrocks, paddy caps, and four-leaf clovers: St. Patrick's Day is…
North Okanagan home, site of animal abuse concerns, lost in early morning fire
VERNON – A home that attracted plenty of attention over the past few years for…
iN VIDEO: North Okanagan elementary school kids lip sync SonReal to promote safe schools
COLDSTREAM – A lot of schools talk about creating safe environments for their students; Kidston…
Still no signs of Kelowna’s Const. Warren Ning, but police have backup
KELOWNA – Const. Warren Ning, the fresh-faced cardboard cut-out rookie born to warn speedsters, has…
Police uncover stolen goods, drugs during Vernon eviction
VERNON – An eviction notice led to police uncovering a large stash of stolen items…
No charges yet in Kelowna dognapping; suspect being questioned: Family
KELOWNA – Atlas the golden retriever is usually a grazer-type of eater, but according to…
Kelowna company developing mobile marine safety app
KELOWNA – Whether boaters hit the water for a few hours or a week-long trip,…
UPDATE: iN VIDEO: Atlas the stolen dog is returned to his owner
KELOWNA – Atlas the golden retriever is going home. The saga of a missing dog…
One suspect nabbed, another at large in Lake Country home invasion
LAKE COUNTRY – Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a Lake Country home…
2020 Vernon Winter Carnival will be all about the 60s
VERNON – In 2020, Vernon will be celebrating 60 years of the Winter Carnival, so…
‘Total loss’: Recreational vehicles a favourite for Central Okanagan thieves
KELOWNA – Jack Almond had his dirt bike for less than week before it got…
‘These dogs are our life’: Search for missing Kelowna dog continues
KELOWNA – A high-profile dognapping has torn a massive hole in a local family, one…
Coach cautiously optimistic about discussion on lifting MMA ban in Vernon
VERNON – Ask any professional or amateur fighter and they'll tell you one of the…
Police try to connect dots between robberies at same West Kelowna convenience store
WEST KELOWNA – Police are looking for connections between a pair of robberies and thefts…
Salmon Arm man arrested for brazen armoured guard robberies at Edmonton banks
SALMON ARM – A Salmon Arm man has been arrested in connection with two brazen…
Vernon council curious about bringing MMA to town
VERNON – Vernon city council will be going a few rounds with the idea of…
End is nigh for Kin Race Track as Vernon council approves demolition
VERNON – The wrecking ball is aimed squarely at the historic Kin Race Track and…
Vernon council gets serious about off-leash fines at Marshall Fields
VERNON – The grace period for off-leash dogs on Marshall Fields in Vernon is over.…
Suggested bylaw amendments could help keep hot dogs out of Vernon cars
VERNON – It's an all-too-common sight in the hot summer months: A panting dog stuck…
iN VIDEO: Police looking for leads in Kelowna dognapping case
KELOWNA – Kelowna police are chasing leads in their search for Atlas, a golden retriever…
Armstrong sexual assault retrial dropped after witness’s inability to testify
VERNON – Joseph Vance Caron walked out of the Vernon courthouse a free man today…