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Ben Bulmer
After a decade of globetrotting, U.K. native Ben Bulmer ended up settling in Canada in 2009. Calling Vancouver home he headed back to school and studied journalism at Langara College. From there he headed to Ottawa before winding up in a small anglophone village in Quebec, where he worked for three years at a feisty English language newspaper. Ben is always on the hunt for a good story, an interesting tale and to dig up what really matters to the community.
Kelowna restaurant fined $11,000 after customer steps outside with drink
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The case highlights the heavy handedness of BC's liquor laws.
Wife of BC prosecutor pleads not guilty to fraud charges over missing charity money
The case is being heard in Kelowna, away from Nanaimo where the charges originate, to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest.
Kelowna motorcyclist films himself speeding, incriminates himself, ends up behind bars
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If you're going to break the law, it's best not to film yourself doing it.
Handful of BC nurses caught stealing narcotics
Every year numerous nurses are caught pilfering drugs from work.
Vernon dine and dasher’s apology gets him released from custody
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“Your apologies are accepted. You’re obviously in a better state of mind.”
OKIB agrees to $300M settlement with feds to clean up unexploded ordnance
The Canadian government used the land for military training between 1943 and 1990.
Serial Vernon dine and dasher apologizes to judge
He appears to have had a complete change of heart.
Former West Kelowna PAC treasurer pleads guilty to stealing donated money
The case dates back to 2018 when the PAC discovered "irregularities" in its finances.
Disgusted in himself, former Kelowna man reported himself to police
A judge now has to decide his punishment.
North Okanagan farmer fined $30,000 for his conduct during irrigation ban
The irrigation ban quickly became political and pitted farmers against the province.
Salmon Arm Circle K store fined after stiffing temporary foreign worker $18,000
The store hadn't paid regular wages, overtime wages, statutory holiday pay and annual vacation pay.
BC naturopath barred from doing hemorrhoid surgery after complaints
He's currently under investigation.
Kelowna couples duped in real estate scam try and fail to sue realtor
“This very unfortunate situation was caused by fraudulent individuals whose email impersonation caused mischief and harm to innocent people.”
Man charged with bestiality in Vernon previously jailed for sexual assault
He has a history of sexual offences.
Another BC nurse suspended for stealing narcotics from work
The nurse will also be monitored for the next five years.
Vernon musician acquitted in fatal Enderby pedestrian collision
The crash happened in Enderby on Canada Day in 2023.
BC teacher suspended for showing video ‘riddled’ with sexual connotations
The teacher also also made racist remarks to a student.
Kootenay teacher suspended after classroom explosion
The teacher told the kids it was OK to handle dry ice without gloves.
Former Penticton mayor ordered to pay $800K for dipping into family business cash
The former mayor has been involved in numerous contentious legal battles over the running of the family company.
Kelowna realtor fined $5,000 for flying drone in wildfire zone
The Crown had wanted a $15,000 fine.
Suspension for BC nurse who snooped on colleagues’ medical records
She's been in trouble with the regulator before.
Okanagan Humane Society suing Kelowna volunteer over adoption dispute
The dog is vulnerable and high-risk and the foster volunteer says the adoption family weren't the right fit.
BC drug dealer’s conviction quashed due to prosecution delays
The Crown had 30 months to start the trial, but it was weeks late.
Vernon pawn broker on hook for guitars destroyed in downtown fire
The business, and many others, was destroyed in massive fire in 2023.