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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.
Tom Cochrane concert finds new venue after Sagebrush closure
KAMLOOPS – Tom Cochrane's upcoming Kamloops concert was moved to a new venue due to…
West Kelowna fentanyl dealer flees before sentencing
KELOWNA – Police are still searching for a West Kelowna man who bolted right before…
No media allowed at Stephen Harper luncheon in Kelowna next month
KELOWNA – Stephen Harper is coming to town next month for a luncheon and conversation,…
Lucky Merritt couple snags $26 million in lotto win
MERRITT – A local Merritt couple can add quite a few zeroes to their bank…
Mission Hill announces summer concert series
WEST KELOWNA – As if you need another reason to yearn for summer, how about…
Former Kelowna Greyhound building sold for $5.25 million
KELOWNA – The former Kelowna Greyhound building is now storing different kinds of vehicles. According…
Prolific Kelowna thief slapped with heavy sentence
KELOWNA – A man who used a pry bar to steal bikes, jewelry, iPods, and…
Two Okanagan suspects charged after big drug, fentanyl raid last year
KELOWNA – Two people have been charged with drug trafficking stemming from a massive police…
Study finds Lake Okanagan responsible for CO2 emissions during irrigation
Okanagan Lake is more than a pretty spot for swimmers, boaters, and the mysterious Ogopogo.…
Get ready to create: West Kelowna Learning Lab set for grand opening
WEST KELOWNA – A new era for the Okanagan Regional Library will kick off this…
What to do in Kelowna this weekend
KELOWNA – Give February a proper sendoff by checking out these activities during the final…
Hundreds of volunteers needed for 55+ Games in Kelowna
KELOWNA – It takes a lot of people to make a sporting event run properly.…
Learn how to throw a boxing punch in three months
KELOWNA – A lot can happen in three months. For Geoff Lawrence, the period between…
Prolific Kelowna parkade thief faces five years behind bars
KELOWNA – In just over 10 days, Troy Maclennan, armed with a pry bar, managed…
UPDATE: Three men now faces charges in Valentine’s Day robbery, kidnapping
KAMLOOPS – Three men have now been charged with a Valentine's Day robbery and kidnapping…
UPDATE: Suspicious package sparks evacuation of Interior Health building in downtown Kelowna
KELOWNA – Orlando Russo was sitting beside the suspicious bag that triggered the evacuation of…
Man found with drugs in Kelowna acquitted of trafficking charges
KELOWNA – In January of last year, Thomas Dill borrowed a jacket and went for…
Kelowna theft spree lands accused in prison for 18 months
KELOWNA – Chadwick James claims he received a detox after his birth because of his…
Travel advisory issued for Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector
If you're planning to drive to the Lower Mainland, you may want to reconsider now…
What to do in Kelowna this Family Day weekend
KELOWNA – The Family Day long weekend is finally upon us. If you're looking for…
Search teams rescue lost skier near Big White
BIG WHITE – A young man who got lost during a skiing adventure spent last…
West Kelowna dealing with unprecedented break-ins at parks operations facility
WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna's park operations facility is a prime target for thieves and…
Former Vernon Viper receives conditional discharge for drug possession
KELOWNA – A former Vernon Viper received a conditional discharge at court today for possessing…
What to do in Kelowna for Valentine’s Day
KELOWNA – Love and snow are in the air, which means Valentine's Day is right…