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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.
BC naturopath barred from doing hemorrhoid surgery after complaints
He's currently under investigation.
Kelowna couples duped in real estate scam try and fail to sue realtor
“This very unfortunate situation was caused by fraudulent individuals whose email impersonation caused mischief and harm to innocent people.”
Man charged with bestiality in Vernon previously jailed for sexual assault
He has a history of sexual offences.
Another BC nurse suspended for stealing narcotics from work
The nurse will also be monitored for the next five years.
Vernon musician acquitted in fatal Enderby pedestrian collision
The crash happened in Enderby on Canada Day in 2023.
BC teacher suspended for showing video ‘riddled’ with sexual connotations
The teacher also also made racist remarks to a student.
Kootenay teacher suspended after classroom explosion
The teacher told the kids it was OK to handle dry ice without gloves.
Former Penticton mayor ordered to pay $800K for dipping into family business cash
The former mayor has been involved in numerous contentious legal battles over the running of the family company.
Kelowna realtor fined $5,000 for flying drone in wildfire zone
The Crown had wanted a $15,000 fine.
Suspension for BC nurse who snooped on colleagues’ medical records
She's been in trouble with the regulator before.
Okanagan Humane Society suing Kelowna volunteer over adoption dispute
The dog is vulnerable and high-risk and the foster volunteer says the adoption family weren't the right fit.
BC drug dealer’s conviction quashed due to prosecution delays
The Crown had 30 months to start the trial, but it was weeks late.
Vernon pawn broker on hook for guitars destroyed in downtown fire
The business, and many others, was destroyed in massive fire in 2023.
West Kelowna couple charged in connection to violent home invasion
The charges come more than two years after police released CCTV footage of one of the suspects.
BC nurse who swiped narcotics from patients avoids suspension
The regulator says his conduct was "unsatisfactory."
Vernon woman sues for $330,000 after violating strata bylaw to run B&B
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And the strata wants her declared a "vexatious litigant."
Kamloops chiropractor accused of sending explicit photo to patient
The regulator says the allegation is a serious breach of boundaries that constitutes sexual misconduct.
Suspension for BC nurse who stole narcotics, doctored the paperwork
She can add her name to a list of a handful of nurses who get caught stealing drugs each year.
West Kelowna senior charged with voyeurism
He's previously done jail time for child abuse.
‘It wrecks a person’: Former Vernon man sexually abused in care settles with province
The abuse happened in 1979, but the effects remain.
Kamloops condo owner fights back after strata orders enclosed balcony removed
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The Strata had originally approved the change 25 years ago, but then changed it's mind.
Now sober, Kelowna man with history of domestic abuse avoids jail
Six months ago, the judge wasn't convinced by what lawyers were suggesting.
Vernon RCMP detachment has long history of ‘toxic, dysfunctional’ management
More officers have come forward saying the situation wasn't good a decade ago.
Retrial for Kelowna man who raped roommate of woman he met on Tinder
The original judge in the case made errors when instructing the jury.