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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.
West Kootenay jogger spends 2 hours up tree as bear prowls below
A West Kootenay jogger is lucky to be in one piece after he spent two…
Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support
A petition appealing to the provincial government to axe a maximum of 50 vehicles at…
More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019
Wages for the City of Vernon's top staff cost an extra $1.7 million in 2019…
50 vehicle rule nixes grad ceremonies at Starlight Drive-In
The graduating classes of at least four Okanagan and Shuswap high schools scheduled to have…
Cutting red tape: Vernon council OKs patios in parking spaces, expanded liquor licences
Downtown Vernon will soon have less parking and more patios following an unanimous vote by…
A look inside Vernon’s overdose prevention site
On a non-descriptive street in downtown Vernon, across the road from a strip club, and…
Booze on the beach and legal graffiti? COVID-19 prompts Vernon council to think outside the box
The City of Vernon is looking into the possibility of allowing alcohol to be consumed…
Vernon school buses won’t run when class resumes next week
Vernon students who do decide to return to school next week will be doing so…
Vernon protesters tout freedom and end to COVID-19 lockdown
Protesters who gathered outside the Vernon courthouse today did not have to worry about breaking…
Vernon city council considering patios in downtown parking spaces
The City of Vernon is toying with the idea to open up sidewalks and on…
Coldstream reopens Kal Beach
The District of Coldstream has reopened Kalamalka Beach, along with other beaches, boat launches and…
Grad with popcorn: High school students to hold ceremony at Enderby drive-in theatre
While the COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to high school students having a traditional…
iN VIDEO: North Okanagan yard abuzz with hummingbirds
Cindy Procter won't even hazard a guess as to how many hummingbirds visit her North…
Police watchdog investigating Vernon RCMP after suspect injured during arrest
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a Vernon man ended up in hospital shortly after being…
Kalamalka Lake boaters asked to reduce wakes to prevent Okanagan Rail Trail erosion
Boaters on Kalamalka Lake are being asked to keep their wakes to a minimum when…
Police watchdog investigating Vernon RCMP after ‘serious harm’ allegation
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating after a person was seriously harmed while…
UPDATE: Stolen Kelowna dogs are back at home
Kelowna RCMP located the two dogs a local woman reported were stolen. “Cala and Missy…
Sturgis North motorcycle rally promoter under investigation by financial regulator
The promoter behind motorcycle festivals in the North Okanagan and Shuswap is under investigation by…
Merritt RCMP investigate after heavy machinery destroyed by fire at Trans Mountain pipeline site
The RCMP is investigating after a piece of heavy equipment used on a Trans Mountain…
North Okanagan man convicted of driving quad into sex worker gets sentencing date
A sentencing date has been set for a North Okanagan man found guilty of deliberately…
Vernon firefighters extinguish deck fire
One person was transported to hospital with minor injuries and smoke inhalation after a house…
Impromptu ‘you honk, we drink and donate’ raises cash for Vernon SPCA
Armed with cardboard signs which read, "You honk, we drink and donate," a couple of…
Kamloops Legion holding tribute ceremony for Snowbirds pilots
The Kamloops branches of the Royal Canadian Legion and the RCAF Association are holding a…
North Okanagan beekeeper stung by theft of 30 hives
In what is believed to be a carefully planned heist, a North Okanagan beekeeper has…