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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.
Attempted fraudster who tried spraying police officer with bear spray released
KELOWNA – An Alberta man who tried to attack a police officer with bear mace…
What to do in Kelowna this weekend
KELOWNA – While winter may be walloping Kelowna right now, there are still plenty of…
Illicit overdose deaths up last year in Kamloops, slight dip in Okanagan
The Okanagan maintained its dubious distinction as having one of the highest illicit drug overdose…
Creative Kelowna event draws all kinds of people
KELOWNA – The image of the solitary artist is a popular one. Painters such as…
Prolific offender’s bail hearing delayed as he recovers from gunshot wound
KELOWNA – A prolific offender's bail hearing has been delayed a week as he continues…
Kelowna arrest turns into high-angle rescue mission
KELOWNA – Kelowna police went from trying to arrest a man to saving his life…
Kelowna RCMP looking witnesses to shooting
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP are asking for witnesses to a shooting last week to help…
Kelowna house fire leaves occupants displaced but uninjured
KELOWNA – Kelowna fire crews responded to an early morning blaze that claimed the life…
Prolific Kelowna identity thief slapped with eight more months in prison
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man's long history of impersonation and driving without a license caught…
Kelowna animation studio working on children’s show for Amazon
KELOWNA – A Kelowna-based animation group is teaming with an American company to produce a…
Detours around Okanagan rock slide long but safe
KELOWNA – If you're looking for a quick route between Kelowna and Penticton, you might…
Body of missing Armstrong man found
VERNON – Police have found the body of an Armstrong man who had been missing…
Rock slide slows traffic between Summerland and Peachland
SUMMERLAND – A significant rock slide on Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland continues to…
RCMP nab two suspects with stolen generator in Shuswap
SICAMOUS – Police arrested two suspects for possessing a stolen generator worth tens of thousands…
Lake Country looking into new bike trail system
LAKE COUNTRY – Building bike trails in the Okanagan might be great for cyclists’ health,…
Vernon man seriously injured in targeted assault
VERNON – Six people were taken into custody after a Vernon man suffered severe injuries…
Dueling Vernon petitions debate dog leash bylaw
VERNON – Vernon dog owners had their say about an off-leash bylaw and now soccer…
Ottawa man puts up billboards in B.C. Interior to find missing brother
SPENCES BRIDGE – An Ottawa man has unveiled two billboards he built in Spences Bridge…
Armstrong approves maintenance to prep for flooding
ARMSTRONG – Armstrong is taking preventative measures by performing maintenance work on a river that…
Okanagan College tuition on the rise
OKANAGAN – Students should prepare to dig a little deeper into their wallets as Okanagan…
Vernon RCMP hope someone recognizes theft suspect
VERNON – RCMP are releasing a photo and description of a suspect allegedly involved in…
Months-long boil notice lifted in Vernon
VERNON – A two-month long boil water notice has finally been rescinded in Vernon after…
Vernon firestarter lands three-year sentence for 2014 arson spree
VERNON – A former Salmon Arm school teacher-turned-spree-arsonist got almost three years in prison today…
Facilitator prepped for hot-button downtown Vernon business meeting on public safety
VERNON – The stage is set for what looks to be a lively conversation about…