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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.
‘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.”
Kootenay nurse reprimanded for doing Botox treatments on the side
Her side hustle got her in trouble.
Yelling, wasps and a scared cow: Kootenay farmer ordered to pay after highland cow sale lands in court
When the cow refused to be loaded up, the situation got heated.
Kelowna pharmacist suspended for unprofessional horseplay of a sexual nature
The pharmacist had previously been warned about his behaviour.
Unhappy Vernon spa client pleads guilty after social media posts cross the line
It's a lesson to anyone who ever got carried away on social media.
BC masseur guilty of sexual assault gets legal aid to pay for appeal
He previously demanded an interpreter, even though he has an English degree.
Vernon murder trial moved to Kamloops as lack of facilities deemed unfair to accused
The Lumby man is accused of murdering his ex-wife.
BC teacher who met student on Grindr gets 8 year ban
The teacher hooked up with the student after they graduated.
‘I’m fighting it’: Vernon’s Tiki Village motel resident wins reprieve at tenancy branch
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It's not clear if the motel had the right to immediately evict the residents.
Kelowna killer convicted in hammer attack back in jail
He had knives and a can of bear spray on him.
North Okanagan senior left with fees, court order after refusing $20K left to him in a will
The man gave no reason why he wouldn't accept the money.
BC man who secretly took nude photos and posted them online to pay victim $5,000
A friend of the victim came across the photos online and alerted the victim.
BC nurse caught stealing narcotics from work
The nurse can add their name to the list of others who have also been caught.
Violence, mould and rodent feces net Vernon motel $1,250 WorkSafeBC fine
"There have been past incidents where the police had been called to provide assistance."
‘Violated, degraded, dehumanized’: Crown wants jail for Vernon chiropractor who sexually assaulted patient
“I am the woman who didn't remain silent in the grip of his abuse."
BC prison nurse who had relationship with inmate on the hook for $50,000
The regulator said that while they weren't intimate, they planned to be in the future.
‘Clearly untrue’: BC judge orders property developer to pay up after refusing to pay contractor
The judge said the developer had a “cavalier attitude” and his behaviour was “difficult and unwarranted."
Creditors want first dibs on possible $900,000 federal payment to BC ostrich farm
Taxpayers could be on the hook for a $900,000 compensation payment to Universal Ostrich Farm.
BC judge’s constant interruptions see sex assault conviction quashed, new trial ordered
The accused was in jail, and the victim will now have to go through the whole ordeal again.
9-year-old working midway ride on Vancouver Island when drunk passenger injured
The regulator said the child lacked the experience to deal with situations that deviated from the norm.
From bad wine to fake documents, Peachland winery costs buyers $2.3M after sale sours
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A Chinese couple wanted an Okanagan winery to sell wine to China. It didn't end up like that.
Kelowna business that fired manager after she called in sick on the hook $24,000
The BC Human Rights Tribunal has called a Kelowna company’s decision to fire a manager…
How a Clearwater logging company mostly talked its way out of a $250,000 fine
It's a rare win against the BC government.
Judge’s ruling on Kelowna couple’s compensation will make life harder for airline passengers
The couple wanted compensation after a delayed flight.