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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.
Vernon smoker on the hook $10,000 after strata wins legal battle
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The Strata had wanted the condo owner to cough up $24,000.
Kamloops man sexually assaulted disabled step daughter but his drinking did him in
He broke his promise to quit drinking so they went to police.
Kelowna liquor store wins appeal after serving teen in sting operation
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It's rare for a business to win an appeal against the liquor branch.
Vernon doctor jailed for sexually assaulting patient gets lifelong ban
He was jailed in 2024.
Accused in Penticton break-in walks free after RCMP investigative failure
Even though the accused's fingerprints were found at the scene.
BC teacher reprimanded for yelling at students
She'd previously been told to take an anger management course.
Man who set fire to Osoyoos RCMP detachment will try to prove he’s not psychotic
He was deemed not criminally responsible, but now he wants to change that.
‘I have killed her’: Crown says ex-husband of slain Lumby woman admitted to killing
The 44 year olds ex-husband has pleaded not guilty.
Former pastor convicted of exposing genitals in West Kelowna grocery store
The 61-year-old was once acquitted for having sexual relationships with members of his congregation.
Kelowna property manager claims financial hardship in appealing $8,000 fine
The regulator pointed out he owned four properties.
Former Penticton Vees player has domestic assault charge dropped
The Crown said the charges were "barely approved" when police recommended them.
How a West Kelowna couple prolonged eviction from $4,500 a month rental home
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“Their conduct has included repeated and unnecessary applications and disregard of court orders."
Suspension for BC teacher who skipped student track meet, misled staff
He also got into trouble for his business dealings with students.
15 year ban for BC teacher who sent student sexually suggestive video
She was later charged with sexual offences against minors.
BC landlord who failed to fix disabled tenant’s condo on the hook $60,000
The landlord refused to fix the toilet, saying the disabled woman had “abnormal feces” which blocked the pipes.
Eight year ban for BC massage therapist who ‘pinched and licked’ former student
He also has to pay $15,000.
No sanctions for Mountie who sent ‘crude and vulgar’ texts to bylaw officer
When does friendly banter cross the line?
No jail for woman who stabbed man at Kelowna’s tent city
"It appeared as if the blade went right through the hand."
BC professor loses appeal after method of collecting caribou hair deemed ‘hunting’
The environmental appeal board had to decide if his method constituted hunting.
It took 25 years to ‘connect’ but in BC the Trans Canada Trail has an uncertain future
You may have used the Trans Canada Trail without even realizing.
Second slowest April in a decade for Central Okanagan real estate sales
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Sales were down in most categories across the region.
Kamloops high school teacher suspended for telling students cell phones can alter DNA
She also failed to report a sexual assault after making an "assumption" it had already been reported.
BC home improvement store that fired gay worker ordered to pay $10,000
The Human Rights Tribunal said if the homophobic incident has been properly addressed, it wouldn't have amounted to discrimination.
‘Intentionally underemployed’: BC missionary who moved to South America must still pay spousal support
He went from earning $80,000 to $3,000 a year, but the court ruled he still had to pay.