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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.
‘Racist, sexist and Islamophobic’: BC woman awarded $30K after years in ‘poisoned’ office environment
The company argued that she participated in and thereby condoned the workplace culture.
West Kelowna trucker jailed after kicking in front door, threatening to kill ex
He arrived at her home in a “very agitated state."
‘Rather stupid:’ 61-year-old Shuswap man who stole 100 bottles of liquor gets community service
While he haqd a criminal record, his last offence was in 1982.
Lake Country RV park to pay $11,700 in unpaid wages after verbal agreement turns sour
To make matters worse, some of the evidence was burned.
Kelowna lawyer accused of working for client who ‘lacked the capacity’ to retain her
The BC Law Society say she "knew or ought to have known" the client lacked the capacity.
Southern Okanagan man charged with attempted murder
He'd threatened to kill the victim two weeks earlier.
Judge awards 45-year Lillooet pharmacy employee $150K for ‘callous and reprehensible’ firing
For more than 40 years, she took care of the customers, but under new ownership, everything changed.
BC helicopter owner loses in court after sniffer dog damages $2.5M chopper
He described the search as “unwarranted and destructive.”
BC insurance broker fined $25,000 after taking clients’ money and issuing fraudulent documents
The clients were under the false impression that they had insurance coverage.
Judge berates Kelowna realtor in bitter court battle with business partner
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A business deal for Airbnb rentals led to arrests, defamation, firings and a lengthy and very bitter court battle.
Massage therapist accused of sexual misconduct in BC now faces similar allegation in Ontario
The allegation comes weeks after the BC regulator said it would have suspended him.
Shuswap man jailed for attacking girlfriend, threatened her not to go to police
At one point, he turned up in the middle of the night, dressed in black, carrying a weapon, and wearing a balaclava.
More than $13M worth of prime Kelowna real estate hits the market
The three sites are part of a court-ordered portfolio sale.
Former Vernon lawyer accused of transferring client’s property to himself, misappropriating $116,000
He was previously barred from practicing law for 10 years.
BC harasser who tried to extort Kelowna orchardists is no-show in court
"Make me an offer to remove everything," one email said.
Former Kelowna trucker jailed for threatening witnesses to get $300K after suing RCMP
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Even though he was jailed for threatening witnesses, he still managed to win in court.
Osoyoos beach shooter loses appeal for Oliver pharmacy arson
He argued the police were biased and CCTV footage couldn't prove it was him.
BC motel fined $40,000 after giving WorkSafeBC fake documents
The motel claimed it had removed its asbestos properly.
No jail for repeat offender who ransacked 78-year-old’s Vernon home
The 38-year-old has completely turned his life around since the break-in.
Ostrich Farm protestor charged with assaulting senior
He allegedly poured gasoline on her and her home.
BC teacher who got angry over offensive mom comment gets suspended
The Grade 6 teacher thought the comment was directed at her mother.
BC prison teacher doctored numbers to keep funding for his job
When an inmate was released, he kept them enrolled in his course.
Cost of rent falls again in Kelowna, Kamloops
But renting in both cities is still very pricey.
‘Entitled, arrogant, and argumentative’: Vernon killer back behind bars
Shaun Wiebe had been released on parole.