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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.
Vernon pilot project aimed at tackling opioid crisis in RCMP cells
VERNON – A new opioid pilot project is scheduled to take off later this month…
Kelowna man helps Nigerian scam artist become a filmmaker
KELOWNA – We've all heard about our fair share of over-the-phone scams. We've listened to…
Rasta Blasta blasting onto television with ‘Rust Valley Restorers’ set in Shuswap
TAPPEN – The Rasta Blasta is set to make his small-screen debut tonight, introducing thousands…
Vernon police seize cache of weapons from sleepy driver
VERNON – A Surrey man woke up this morning in police custody after officers found…
Police looking for failed Vernon casino robbers
VERNON – Police are on the lookout for two would-be thieves after a botched casino…
Kamloops RCMP on the hunt for alleged bomb maker
KAMLOOPS – The search is on for a man wanted in connection with a large…
iN VIDEO: Tour of iconic Vernon Greyhound bus depot
VERNON – The Vernon bus depot has been a fixture in the city for decades.…
Cannabis store bid in Lake Country goes up in smoke
LAKE COUNTRY – What looked like a slam dunk for the first cannabis retail store…
Court of Appeal upholds $10,000 penalty against Vernon development
VERNON – A Vernon developer thought they'd get a head start on their construction site;…
Salmon Arm jewellery thieves arrested
SALMON ARM – RCMP have ended a couple's jewellery-theft scam after a month of stealing…
Body found after structure fire at Big White
BIG WHITE – Emergency workers discovered the body of a man while fighting a structure…
Judas Priest coming to the Okanagan this summer
KELOWNA – Heavy metal icons Judas Priest are bringing some major "Firepower" to Kelowna this…
Police chase on Highway 97 in Okanagan ends in arrest
VERNON – Police arrested a prolific offender early this morning after he unsuccessfully tried to…
North Okanagan funeral home used for film shoot
VERNON – A film crew shot footage at a Vernon funeral home earlier this week…
Vernon firefighter caught engaging in sexual activity in chief’s office
VERNON – Surveillance video of a Vernon firefighter engaging in sexual activity with another employee…
Enjoy terrible pop lyrics with your morning coffee
KELOWNA – Wade Paterson has a love-hate relationship with pop music. When he's in his…
Corey Hart coming to Okanagan this summer
KELOWNA – You can wear your sunglasses at night, but it might obstruct your view…
Cannabis company hopes to open retail outlet in Okanagan before Christmas
LAKE COUNTRY – Lake Country could have the first retail cannabis outlet in the Okanagan.…
B.C. government gauging interest in covering old Greyhound routes
Greyhound bus service left B.C. a month ago and the government is looking for someone…
Private security is adding to the cost of doing business in Vernon
VERNON – Ed Kendall had hoped to retire with his business on 33 Street in…
Okanagan man sentenced to over three years for child sexual abuse
VERNON – An Okanagan man is facing almost four years in prison after pleading guilty…
Kelowna couple who got legal advice from toy lion denied appeal
KELOWNA – A Kelowna couple with a history of erratic and fervently-religious behaviour had their…
Kelowna tow truck owner urges road safety after death
KELOWNA – A Kelowna woman is urging drivers to spare a thought for tow truck…
Bait car nabs Vernon thief
VERNON – RCMP laid out the bait and a prolific offender tried to take it,…