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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.
Longshore workers issues strike notice for Monday at two Vancouver terminals
VANCOUVER – Longshore workers have issued 72-hour strike notice that could see two Port of…
Wildfire crews watching for dangerous wind shift in High Level, Alta.
HIGH LEVEL, Alta. – Crews battling an enormous wildfire just outside the small northern Alberta…
At $2M, priciest ever medicine treats fatal genetic disease
U.S. regulators have approved the most expensive medicine ever, for a rare disorder that destroys…
TRENDING NOW: Lego paper shredder
Legos can seemingly do anything, include shred paper. This video shows how to turn a…
Canada beats Czech Republic to advance to gold-medal game at world championship
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia – Mark Stone scored his tournament-leading eighth goal and Matt Murray made 39…
The Latest: Bong Joon-ho’s satire “Parasite” wins Palme d’Or
CANNES, France – The Latest on the Cannes Film Festival (all times local): 8:25 p.m.…
CHL’s small-market teams keeping up with big boys at back-to-back Memorial Cups
HALIFAX – Small-market teams in the Canadian Hockey League are finding ways to succeed against…
Staff shortages close West Kelowna fire station on Saturday
WEST KELOWNA – A West Kelowna fire station was uncharacteristically empty today due to staff…
Premier Legault to force the Caisse to purchase REM trains made in Quebec
MONTREAL – Premier Francois Legault says his government will force the Caisse to purchase trains…
New poll suggests one-third don’t want politicians to wear religious symbols
OTTAWA – New polling data suggests that one-third of Canadians believe elected officials at all…
Raptors fans far from home adjust plans to watch pivotal playoff game
As the Toronto Raptors gear up for a game that could mark a milestone in…
Severe thundershowers set for Okanagan Valley, South Thompson
OKANAGAN VALLEY – If you're heading outside today, you'd better pack an umbrella. Environment Canada…
Compliments chicken strips recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
OTTAWA – Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Chicken Strips from the marketplace to…
iN VIDEO: Fly high with incredible footage of Kamloops to Falkland flight
KAMLOOPS – When traffic gets really bad, don't we all wish we could just rise…
Court rules B.C. can’t limit oil shipments in major blow for pipeline fight
VANCOUVER – British Columbia lost the largest tool in its toolbox to halt the Trans…
Leonard has 27 points; Raptors headed to NBA Finals for first time in history
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will play in the NBA Finals, a Canadian basketball success…
Police call in armoured vehicle to search Kelowna property
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP needed help from the emergency response team and its armoured truck…
‘Buried and destroyed’: Lake Country water main break fixed, but damage assessment continues
LAKE COUNTRY – Crews toiled long into the night yesterday to fix the broken water…
Ogopogo isn’t the only thing making waves on Okanagan Lake
KELOWNA – The Ogopogo is a popular tourist attraction and Canada's answer to the Loch…
Playing for B.C. Lions ‘a dream’ for locals Adam Konar, Sukh Chungh
Playing for B.C. Lions 'a dream' for locals Adam Konar, Sukh ChunghGemma Karstens-Smith BC Lions…
Focus on traumatized boys critical to gender equality, new research shows
TORONTO – Boys in poor urban areas around the world are suffering even more than…
TRENDING NOW: Disc just keeps spinning.
You expect a disc to slow down the longer it spins, but not this one.…
Banff National Park’s Mount Temple a taxing, terrific trek
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. – The summit of Mount Temple — the 3,543-metre peak in Banff…
Diplomat, peacekeeper: Saskatchewan First Nation awaits Poundmaker exoneration
When Milton Tootoosis thinks about the planned exoneration of Chief Poundmaker, he breaks down. A…