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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.
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VERNON – A two-month long boil water notice has finally been rescinded in Vernon after…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…
Suspicious fire consumes vacant Kelowna house
KELOWNA – A suspicious early morning fire has burned a Kelowna house to the ground.…
Vernon judge gives prolific thief second chance
VERNON – A prolific offender will have a chance to get his life back on…
What went boom in the North Okanagan?
ENDERBY – Did you hear a loud boom in Enderby or maybe Armstrong this past…
Overdose prevention site set for Vernon, but details vague
VERNON – Interior Health is bringing an overdose prevention site to Vernon, but the where,…
Vernon woman seeks justice reform after brother’s killer’s absolute discharge
VERNON – A woman and her family are seeking to spark a change in the…
Indigenous Bloom opens cannabis store in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – A cannabis retailer has been up and running in the Central Okanagan…
Silver Star administrative community service looking to close doors
VERNON – The sun looks ready to set on a nearly 20-year-old group in northern…
Developers eyeing old Vernon Legion as potential pot shop
VERNON – The former Vernon Legion building downtown could be a going green. An administrative…
Vernon council debates role of Downtown Association
VERNON – A letter from the Downtown Vernon Association submitted to City Council sparked yet…
Debate over off-leash dogs reaches Vernon council
VERNON – Dogs and their owners just want to roam free, but on-leash restrictions limit…
Vernon business group seeks to jumpstart downtown cycling
VERNON – The Downtown Vernon Association is pedalling a new strategy for boosting the bicycle…
Big grant could revitalize Vernon’s “Peanut” Wading Pool
VERNON – Recreation Services is looking for a major funding boost to revitalize a Vernon…
It’s coyote mating season, be careful out there
OKANAGAN – Coyotes will be feeling extra frisky over the next two months and while…
Kelowna police need help to find suspected pistol thieves
KELOWNA – Police are asking the public is assist them in identifying two suspects believed…
Nine months for Salmon Arm man involved in “roof surfing” accident that killed friend
VERNON – A man who pled guilty in a car "roof surfing" accident that killed…
Red dresses to fill Vernon stage to honour missing Indigenous women
VERNON – Tanya Laing Gahr has directed the Vagina Monologues three times, but her fourth…
Lake Country seeks funding for cultural centre
LAKE COUNTRY – The District of Lake Country council gave the green light last night…
North Okanagan curler Ina Forrest poised to make history on world stage
ARMSTRONG – Ina Forrest will have a chance to make history when she competes in…