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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.
Okanagan gangster, high level drug dealer, arrested in Costa Rica
He was on the lam for two years while the BC government started seizing his many, many Okanagan assets.
After 8 years, 4 courts, Kamloops mom has to start human rights case all over
She won in 2018, but since then the file has bounced from court to court.
‘Complete lack of remorse’: Sister of Kelowna man killed by girlfriend makes tearful speech in court
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Ka-Mikosit Favelle hit and killed Adam Briand-Lawrence with her vehicle in 2022.
BC metalwork teacher showed gruesome safety video and got reprimanded
The teacher warned students to leave the room if they didn't want to watch it.
Reprimand for BC teacher who made racist comment and ignored student’s asthma
He told the international students that if they didn't like following the rules in Canada to go back to their own country.
Former Kelowna banker fined $1M after swiping funds from elderly couple
He then disappeared.
Kelowna Airbnb owner denied permit loses appeal in court
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He'd run the Bernard Avenue property for 15 years before he forgot to renew his business licence, and the issue spiralled from there.
Kelowna traffic control company fined $15,000 for not protecting workers
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It was the second time the same company was fined.
Universal Ostrich Farm’s $10,000 fine for not reporting sick birds confirmed
The Tribunal ruled the farm owners' claim to be experts in ostrich health and welfare, but they let dozens of birds die without calling a vet.
Vernon chiropractor gets to serve sexual assault jail sentence in his $1.2M home
The chiropractor has a lengthy history of sexual misconduct.
BC trans activist has minor legal win against Rebel News
The Tribunal said the two had a 'longstanding and antagonistic relationship.'
‘This is a big thing’: Victim angry that massage therapist moved provinces and fell through cracks
The therapist was accused of sexual misconduct in BC but resigned before the investigation. He popped up again in Ontario but before anyone there knew about previous allegations, another one arose.
Vernon man loses inheritance after judge rules his parents didn’t want to leave him anything
His parents made it clear he should get nothing. After his father passed away and mom got dementia, the will was changed, leaving him everything.
Union loses fight after BC Court sides with company who laid off unvaccinated workers
The Union had won at arbitration and on appeal. However, BC's highest court saw it differently.
Summerland brothers still won’t back down, this time suing a Crown prosecutor (again)
The lawsuit is one of many filed by the brothers in what started as a feud with a neighbour.
Kelowna man jailed for random backyard attack wanted by police, again
He was sentenced to 5 years jail and the judge noted he needed to get help or would reoffend.
Kamloops and Okanagan real estate winners and losers of 2025
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Despite the figures, the Central Okanagan is the only major BC market to record a year-over-year sales increase.
MP Scott Anderson says he was asked to join Carney’s Liberals — but he’s the only one
None of the other more moderate or rookie MPs say they've been approached, leaving just Scott Anderson.
BC realtor who assaulted colleague, client, while high on drugs at open house loses licence
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He collapsed, regained consciousness, and became violent.
Jail for banned Okanagan driver who rammed police car while drunk
"He put everyone on the road that day in danger,” the judge said.
These Southern Interior homes are worth more than $10 million
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However, the prices have actually gone down.
Teen hit in crosswalk awarded $900,000 by BC court
She has been left in lifelong pain, but the court still found the injuries were not "catastrophic."
Suspension for BC physiotherapist who had sexual relationship with client
The regulator said that he initiated the relationship.
BC Mountie accused of dangerous driving, uttering threats, acquitted by RCMP Board
His wife turned up and found him with his mistress, and the situation spiralled from there.