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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.
Sicamous strata left empty-handed after suing multiple owners over short-term rentals
iNhome
The bylaw is vague, and its leading to multiple disputes.
Why a South Okanagan winery had to pay extra severance to a laid off employee
iNwine
The winery followed BC employment law, but the former marketing director sued under common law.
Suspension for BC teacher who sent dozens of inappropriate emails to student
"You are a wonderful young woman even if you drive your teacher crazy,” an email read.
Vernon sex offender’s conviction quashed over ‘community centre’ definition
The crux of the issue is whether a hocky rink parking lot is a community centre?
BC store that barred disabled worker from bringing service dog to work on the hook $40,000
The store owners also made hurtful comments.
76-year-old Vernon man guilty of sexually assaulting widow
He claimed he was having a medical episode at the time of the assault.
‘Revolving door’: More jail time for North Okanagan chronic offender with 55 convictions
He's spent the last 25 years in and out of jail.
Armstrong fast food manager convicted of having sex with teen loses appeal
The key issue was whether he was in a position of authority or not.
Kelowna mom lied after giving son candy contaminated with meth
The 6-year-old began hallucinating.
Why a complaint that trans women were in BC women’s transitional housing was tossed
iNhome
The woman argued the Salvation Army was obliged to provide her housing and services for cis women only.
BC ‘prolific litigant’ loses another case after her ‘service’ dog kicked out of courthouse
She sued numerous businesses over the same issue.
Dancing is permitted: Victory for Shuswap food truck hit with $11,000 liquor fine
iNwine
The liquor inspectors said she'd broken the rules, but had no evidence to back it up.
BC nursing regulator forced to review harassment complaint it dismissed
The Review Board said it could not understand why the regulator dismissed the complaint.
Suspension for BC teacher who called in sick and went on vacation
He also crossed professional boundaries with a student.
Okanagan bicycle thief got bail several times during crime spree
The bicycle theft and shoplifting spree went from Salmon Arm to West Kelowna and lasted well over a year.
Okanagan hockey coach guilty of taking photo of wife in shower
And his behaviour didn't end there.
Suspension for BC lawyer who helped clients with ‘suspicious circumstances’
There were lots of red flags but the lawyer didn't act.
Okanagan Humane Society ordered to pay $3,000 for adopting out owner’s pets
The pet owner only wanted the humane society to keep them on a temporary basis.
Vernon chiropractor convicted of sexually assaulting patient launching appeal
The 61-year-old has a history of sexual misconduct.
Case dropped against BC restaurateur accused of defrauding Penticton winery
iNwine
The civil dispute is still ongoing.
Despite no power or water, majority of Vernon trailer park residents staying put
iNhome
Many saw it as a good place for retirement. Now they have no power, water or heat.
Former South Okanagan chiropractor fined for not completing medical records
The chiropractor has since moved to Newfoundland.
Universal Ostrich Farm owner suing sister over historic real estate agreement
They wanted to live like "one big happy family" but it didn't work out that way.
Decade ban for BC lawyer who strung clients along with fabricated letters
Instead of doing any work, he just made things up.