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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.
BREAKING: Five more deaths as COVID-19 cases exceeds 1,000 in B.C.
Five more people have died of COVID-19 related illnesses as the number of cases in…
B.C. hospitals to collect and sterilize disposable masks for possible re-use
Healthcare facilities across B.C. have begun collecting disposable masks in an effort to have an…
Tips on teaching the kids at home from a Salmon Arm parent who’s been there, done that
"Give yourself some grace." It's the recurring message homeschooling parent Candice Munro wants to give…
BREAKING: B.C. has not yet reached the peak, as COVID-19 cases climb: provincial health officer
"We are not through the storm yet, we have not yet reached the peak." Provincial…
How long are we going to be under lockdown? Prepare for four months
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement that people who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19…
Cannabis, booze and dry cleaning all classed as essential services in B.C.
It's obvious that doctors, nurses, and the people at B.C. Hydro that keep the lights…
Illicit drug users across the province given easier access to safe supply
In response to COVID-19, illicit drug users across the province will now have an easier…
Self isolation brings uptick for backyard chickens
As supermarkets remain busy and liquor stores report increased sales, the coronavirus situation also appears…
Physicians College orders doctors not to reveal locations of COVID-19 cases
The B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons is ordering doctors in the province not to…
Vernon councillor calls for fines, tougher action for breaking social distancing rules
A Vernon city councillor is calling for the City to take a more hardline approach and…
Feds to supply Vancouver Downtown Eastside addicts with safe drugs during pandemic
The Mayor of Vancouver has announced the federal government has given the green light to…
BREAKING: 186 COVID-19 patients fully recovered in B.C.; no new fatalities
The B.C. government has announced that 186 people have fully recovered from COVID-19. There are…
Dr. Bonnie Henry tries to clarify rules for gatherings up to 50 people
B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry tried to make a further clarification today about…
BREAKING: Usage rate of protective equipment in B.C.’s facilities ‘much higher than expected’: provincial health officer
The usage rate of protective equipment in B.C.'s healthcare facilities has been higher than expected,…
Interior Health orders self-isolation after possible COVID-19 exposure at Vernon high school
Staff and students who attend Vernon's Clarence Fulton Secondary School have been ordered to self-isolate…
Sign of the times: Okanagan Rail Trail northern parking lot closed, loos removed
The District of Coldstream has closed the Kickwillie parking lot, a popular place to access…
Cyclist in Vernon hit by SUV, then assaulted
Vernon RCMP are investigating after a cyclist was deliberating hit by an SUV, and was…
Vernon RCMP taser man attacking vehicle with lacrosse stick
Vernon RCMP used a taser on a 29-year-old after he ran at them armed with…
iN VIDEO: Vernon bagpiper takes to deck to serenade the neighbourhood during self-isolation
While footage of Italians singing from their balconies has been viewed around the world, one…
Yes, there’s probably someone with COVID-19 in your community
Just one week ago the questions on people's minds were: Where are the COVID-19 cases…
BREAKING: 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Interior Health region
There are 11 new cases of COVID-19 within the Interior Health region taking the total…
Interior Health confirms hospitals dealing with thefts of masks, hand sanitizer, and more
Healthcare facilities across the Interior have seen a spate of thefts of critical supplies from…
B.C. SPCA seeks help after mini-horses, llamas, emus rescued from Interior property
The B.C. SPCA is appealing for help to house more than 50 animals, including 36 mini-horses,…
Kelowna cops arrest man after woman flees his vehicle screaming for help
A Surrey man has been arrested in Kelowna and charged with assault causing bodily harm…