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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.
‘Abuse of power’: Judge blocks move to deny past BC Tree Fruits members share of millions
The defunct co-op has between $12 and $15-million to be divvied up.
Teacher jailed for child porn, moved to Kelowna and changed his name
He was charged last month with a single count of possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material for an alleged incident in the summer of 2025.
BC teacher who let students swim across lake gets reprimanded
He also didn't get parental permission.
Vernon thief who swiped $9,000 in goods from computer store, broke in again a week later
The store hadn't recovered from the first break-in when it was hit again.
Kelowna realtor who flew drone in wildfire zone looking at steep fine
He didn’t deny that he was using a drone, but argued he was unaware he was in an active firefighting zone.
Vernon special ed teacher fired for helping student cheat
She then lied about it.
Overloaded shelves net Penticton firm $500,000 fine
One warehouse shelf had 1,500 lb. on it and was bowing under the weight.
Okanagan man who stabbed patient, attacked hospital staff will remain in custody
The 45-year-old schizophrenic has a lengthy history of attacking health care staff.
Universal Ostrich Farm sees $10,000 fine wiped after CFIA misstep
The violation notice was sent by email, but that wasn't good enough.
Vernon judge unimpressed with prolific dine-and-dasher
Travis Kroeker seems rather fond of skipping out without paying.
Woman sues sister for $120,000 after pit bull attack at Kelowna family gathering
Multiple family members testified about the dog's behaviour, which the judge noted "differed dramatically."
South Okanagan senior convicted of public masturbation in park
The 71-year-old man saw a couple he thought might be interested in him and was very forward with his intentions.
Shuswap dentist who belittled his family, harassed his wife, fined $100,000 in bitter divorce case
The Justice said the dentist engaged in a "relentless and multi-pronged attack” on his wife and took it to social media.
Real estate sales slump in Okanagan and Kamloops
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Only one housing type in one region saw an uptick in sales in January.
Another BC nurse suspended for snooping medical records
The regulator said the nurse accessed the records on a "non-random" basis.
BC woman jailed for fatal drunk driving crash that killed three young passengers
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She was also driving at twice the speed limit.
Kamloops mayor loses defamation case against councillor
The judge said it was a case of political speech.
BC psychologist pleads guilty to indecent public act
He had his licence suspended earlier this month.
BC nurse avoids suspension after pilfering meds from work
It's unclear what he was doing with the drugs.
Homeless, antisocial Kelowna man released after threats, racial slurs and violence
His behaviour fits the bill of what businesses in Kelowna have been complaining about.
Lengthy suspension for BC nurse who snooped on medical records
It's also the third time the nurse has been suspended.
Province wants Kelowna sex offender’s truck after two charges filed within six weeks
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The province claims the vehicle is an "instrument of unlawful activity.”
Universal Ostrich Farm’s protest cost taxpayers $6.8M
More than half was on RCMP costs, while the owners of the ostrich farm made money off public donations.
Defence argues ‘hockey culture’ reason former Penticton Vees player had sex with 15-year-old
He maintains he thought the girl was 17 years old.