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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.
BC regulator keeps quiet as massage therapist facing sexual misconduct allegation registers in Ontario
There was no explanation given as to why the BC regulator couldn't have said the massage therapist had moved to Ontario.
BC man who rapped about shooting friend gets 10 years jail
The video of him rapping about the shooting is referred to as the “Confession recording".
Vernon man who pointed shotgun at Polson Park muggers gets 30 months jail
He told police he was on the way to the detachment to hand the gun in when he was arrested.
Kelowna mortgage broker who forged paperwork to cover up mistake fined $35,000
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He said he 'panicked' when he realized he'd made a mistake.
BC realtor allegedly assaulted clients at open house while high on cocaine
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"You committed conduct unbecoming of a licensee," the regulator said.
Shuttered Kelowna property management company fined $18K for ignoring regulator
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Menethil Properties racked up a $9,000 fine having been charged $250 a day after it failed it respond to an investigation letter sent by the regulator in May.
Parishioner suing Catholic church in Salmon Arm for defamation after finance meeting goes awry
It started when the church asked for feedback on why donations had declined and spiralled from there.
After 9 months in jail, Summerland bank manager who stole $850,000 gets full parole
The 64-year-old was sentenced to three years jail, but quickly got day parole.
Injured motorcyclist will test a BC law that says you can’t sue after a crash
The case could set a precedent in how such incidents are dealt with in the future.
Real estate sales in Okanagan, Kamloops slump, but prices stay stubborn
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In some categories sales dropped significantly, but prices actually increased.
Fourth person charged in connection to Summerland homicide
The charge comes more than three years after the couple were found dead.
Court green lights class action suit as victims of Lytton wildfire sue rail companies
In a highly unusual move, the judge is critical of himself and how long it's taken to get to this stage.
Kelowna man charged with attempted murder of his mom pleads guilty to far lesser charge
While his charges were very serious, it was all downgraded in the courtroom.
BC teacher who tried to befriend recent grad gets suspended
He also bought the student a $50 grad present.
‘We are the victims’: Partner of murdered Lumby woman says he’s been kept in the dark
“They're basically treating me like it doesn't matter to me. It's their case, and I have nothing to do with it.”