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Ben Bulmer
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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.
Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for ‘misleading’ her about neighbourhood
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The judge said it was "difficult to conceive" why it was the realtor's fault.
Kamloops area realtors fined over undisclosed bylaw infractions
"You were aware of the zoning bylaw infractions and allowed sellers to provide an inaccurate Property Disclosure Statement."
Woman waiting to plead guilty at Vernon courthouse goes on the run
While it's commonplace for accused individuals not to show up to court, those who do normally await their fate.
Eyewitness account tells story of crew trapped by devastating 2023 Shuswap wildfire
A recent BC Wildfire Service report, made available through a Freedom of Information Request, gives a play-by-play account of conditions on the ground in the days before the fire entered the town of Scotch Creek.
Kelowna man who kicked pregnant wife didn’t want jail; a judge disagreed
A Kelowna tow truck driver who kicked his ex-wife in the head while she was…
Suspension for BC teacher who told stories about his high school girlfriend
The stories included "inappropriate" content of a sexual nature.
BC Tribunal rules against woman who took nude photos at work
Her ex then shared them with her bosses.
Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
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The contractor used 290 kg of detergent on the roofs of nearly 100 condos to kill moss on the roof. Then the rain came.
Kelowna curling club fights $7,000 fine after serving beer to undercover teen
The Kelowna Curling Club has successfully fought a $7,000 fine after it served a 17-year-old…
Vernon senior loses appeal over Bobcat assault on homeless couple
The appeal judge found there was "ample evidence" for the conviction.
Duelling Vernon stratas enter 12th year of ‘convoluted’ legal battle
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It was supposed to be a quick and easy investment, it is far from that.
Penticton schizophrenic off his meds when he committed violent, disturbing acts
An outreach worker had to get a restraining order against him.
A decade of sharing: Kamloops co-housing home calls it a day
It's not the communal living that's the issue, it's the money.
Penticton food truck owner caught with $10,000 of fentanyl
She argued she shouldn't go to prison.
In BC the state can tell you what to do with your money, even when you’re dead
"It is often surprising to people who walk into my office when I tell them that."