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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.
‘Fear and contempt:’ BC nurse’s trans comments cost her $94K and a suspension
The regulator found she lacked an understanding of her ethical obligations as a nurse.
Kelowna man who crashed chopper being sued by passenger
After the crash he ran off.
La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
Both sides accuse each other of owing them thousands of dollars.
Fired Westside fire chief loses human rights case against regional district
At the time, the fire chief's suspension caused a local uproar.
Kelowna massage therapist suspended after making 97 fraudulent claims
She then denied it to the regulator.
Is anyone buying the new shiny Kelowna condos? Actually, they already did
iNhome
So far this year, 740 brand-new condo units have come onto the Kelowna real estate market.
‘Unfair and flawed’: Tribunal orders ICBC to pay after it cancels victim’s treatment
iNwheels
"I find ICBC’s interpretation of the medical evidence to be unduly narrow."
Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
iNhome
The contractor used 290 kg of detergent on the roofs of nearly 100 condos to kill moss on the roof. Then the rain came.
Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for ‘misleading’ her about neighbourhood
iNhome
The judge said it was "difficult to conceive" why it was the realtor's fault.
Real estate check in: Central Okanagan sales 25% below normal
iNhome
So far in 2025, real estate sales in the Central Okanagan are 25% behind the…
Kelowna mortgage broker fined $25K after sale falls through
iNhome
A Kelowna mortgage broker is on the hook for $30,000 after he facilitated a mortgage…
Kamloops landlady evicted tenant for long showers, doing too much laundry
iNhome
A Kamloops landlady who changed the locks because her tenant took 30-minute showers and did…
Kelowna strata acted ‘significantly unfairly’ in costly debacle over storage locker
iNhome
A BC Tribunal has found a Kelowna strata acted significantly unfairly after a “mix-up” over…
BC movers damage furniture, deny responsibility, and then sue
iNhome
A BC moving company that damaged multiple pieces of furniture after it said it would…
Vernon’s Tiki Village motel pitched to developers for $6M
iNhome
The motel in the centre of Vernon has been around for decades.
Central Okanagan real estate sales lag well below ten-year average
iNhome
While sales slump, prices hold steady.
Duelling Vernon stratas enter 12th year of ‘convoluted’ legal battle
iNhome
It was supposed to be a quick and easy investment, it is far from that.
BC govt defend underage liquor ‘sting ops’ while industry calls for leeway
iNwine
A BC restaurant and bar industry association is taking aim at the provincial government’s archaic…
Kootenay teacher who sexually assaulted girlfriend gets 10 year ban
The teacher was found to have been "reckless or willfully blind" to his partners lack of consent.
Sexual innuendo and befriending student gets BC teacher suspended
He invited the student to his home, served them food and gave them a hug.
‘Unique and difficult:’ BC jury finds university professor guilty of sexual assault, but judge not convinced
In part, the judge pointed the finger at Crown prosecutors.
South Okanagan woman charged with impaired driving causing death
iNwheels
The fatal crash happened last summer.
Murdered Vernon senior likely discovered accused at his isolated property
The first day of the month-long trial began in Vernon today.
‘Sentimental value:’ Kelowna businessman loses another appeal over $42-million property dispute
The four brothers have spent years battling over millions of dollars of real estate.