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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.
Proposed hotel looking for Vernon council approval
VERNON – A new building could become part of the Vernon skyline in the near…
Winter Carnival building’s fate set for Vernon council decision
VERNON – The future of the Winter Carnival Society building will be decided at the…
Kids, weddings no longer welcome at Vernon’s Sparkling Hill Resort
VERNON – If kids and wedding partiers want to unwind with spa treatments, crystal scrubs…
Vernon Samaritan devastated by trailer theft
VERNON – A Vernon man who uses his free time to help people move is…
Identity thief sentenced to 10 months in prison
VERNON – A man who stole a car and bundle of IDs and credit cards…
North Okanagan RCMP search for shotgun-wielding robber
ENDERBY – RCMP are looking for leads in connection to an armed robbery in Enderby…
Vernon rec centre puts restrictions on water bottles
VERNON – When you break a sweat inside the steam room at the Vernon Aquatic…
Nominations for Vernon community heroes now open
VERNON – The diligent, humble workers who strive to keep communities like Vernon running often…
Liam tops the list of most popular B.C. baby names
VICTORIA – Step aside, Olivia; there's a new baby champ in town. British Columbia parents…
Cleaning Lake Country one piece of litter at a time
LAKE COUNTRY – When Heather Irvine wakes up in the morning she grabs her trash…
No late-night bus service in Vernon for New Year’s Eve
VERNON – If you plan on partying long into New Year's Eve in Vernon on…
Kelowna police searching for meat thief
KELOWNA – Police are searching for a knife-wielding thief who made off with an assortment…
Who do you call to complain about restaurant service? Not 911
When 911 responders answer a call, they expect to hear reports of stolen vehicles, robberies,…
Top parties to check out in Vernon this New Year’s Eve
VERNON – As 2018 gets ready to kick the bucket, the North Okanagan is preparing…
Holidays bring garbage collection changes to Vernon
VERNON – When Christmas winds down, there's one certainty: You've amassed a mountain of wrapping…
Vernon events bring holiday cheer this week
VERNON – Christmas is a great time to catch up with family, friends, and TV…
New regional district program takes used appliances off your hands
NORTH OKANAGAN – When a stove or microwave is broken beyond repair, it's hard to…
Lake Country Family Outreach well stocked for Christmas
LAKE COUNTRY – The All Are Family Outreach group in Lake Country thought they'd have…
Kelowna survey explores homeless shelter culture
KELOWNA – A university assistant professor's recent survey paints a more nuanced portrait of shelters…
Enderby offender relapses with multiple credit card thefts
ENDERBY – A prolific Enderby offender is back in custody after returning to his thieving…
This Lake Country store is all about Christmas spirit
LAKE COUNTRY – Walking into the St. Nicholas Avenue store in Lake Country is like…
Kelowna RCMP investigation targets Independent Soldier; uncovers stockpile of drugs
KELOWNA – Police in Kelowna have uncovered a "conduit of drugs" by targeting a member…
Lake Country opening financial plan for public discussion
LAKE COUNTRY – Lake Country residents will have their say on the proposed financial plan…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon Christmas bird count numbers down this year
VERNON – The bird is the word. More than 80 bird watchers filled the Bishop…