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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.
Man in hospital as Kelowna RCMP hunt for stabbing suspect
KELOWNA – A man is in critical condition after a stabbing on last night and…
What to do in the Central Okanagan on Canada Day
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Canada turns 152 this year and the Central Okanagan is celebrating our…
Kamloops police looking for suspicious driver who followed students home
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops police are looking for a suspicious driver who is believed to have…
Vernon police nab man who brandished bear spray during shoplifting getaway
VERNON – Vernon police nabbed a shoplifter who threatened a loss prevention officer with bear…
iN PHOTOS: Lake Country osprey chicks peek their heads out
LAKE COUNTRY – The baby ospreys are here. The osprey is one of the most…
$43 billion could be needed for climate change fight, UBCO report shows
OKANAGAN – A recent study spearheaded by a UBC Okanagan professor said the fight against…
Lake Country crime spiked in 2018
LAKE COUNTRY – Crime spiked in Lake Country in 2018 compared to 2017, but illegal…
Lake Country mom aims to be next Ms Health and Fitness
KELOWNA – An Okanagan woman is competing against hundreds of others for a life-changing cash…
Vernon cannabis store gets provincial stamp of approval
VERNON – The Okanagan is about to get a lot greener. Spiritleaf is set to…
Iraqi Kurds ask Canada for military training, equipment after being frozen out
OTTAWA – A senior representative for Iraq's Kurdistan region is inviting Canada to once again…
Want to keep bears out of your garbage? Work with your neighbours
One man's trash is another bear's snack. If we want to keep bears away from…
TRENDING NOW: Dog gives mailman a scare
The ongoing feud between dogs and mailmen is well documented. While a dog can't be…
Raptors coach Nurse jams on stage in Toronto with Hamilton band Arkells
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse took his off-court skills on stage Saturday night. Nurse, who…
No smack talk as Sweden, Canada coaches talk before Women’s World Cup showdown
PARIS – Sweden looked to kill Canada with kindness Sunday in the buildup to their…
Torch is lit as 55+ Games in Kelowna approach
KELOWNA – The fire has been lit. The 2019 B.C. 55+ Games are coming to…
Retired UBC professor Peter Winterburn killed in Chile, school confirms
VALPARAISO, Chile – A retired geochemistry professor from the University of British Columbia has been…
Pelmewash Parkway officially open
LAKE COUNTRY – Walkers and bikers, rejoice; the Pelmewash Parkway is officially open. Several dignitaries…
Peachland woman’s car lug nuts loosened
PEACHLAND – Vehicle tampering appears to be an ongoing problem in the Peachland area. Odina…
Bill that would have improved mental support for jurors dies in Senate
TORONTO – A prominent juror advocate says he's frustrated and angry after a private member's…
Indigenous justice consulting session comes to Kelowna
KELOWNA – An upcoming meeting in Kelowna will give everyone a chance to have their…
Looking for forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This handsome fella is looking for a calm home. Comet came to the…
Sask. Premier Scott Moe participates in Pride parade in Saskatoon
SASKATOON – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe participated in his first Pride parade on Saturday, marking…
‘Clients fall off:’ Calgary program helps recently released prisoners with hep C
CALGARY – Imagine adjusting to life after serving prison time, then add mental- health struggles,…
Despite billions in new spending, Duclos still sees ‘affordability’ gaps
OTTAWA – Despite billions of dollars in new spending over the last four years, the…