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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’s Creative Chaos set to return after COVID hiatus
It's a sign that life is getting back to normal, as two hugely popular shopping…
Vernon council commit $800K to revamp beloved wading pool
Vernon city council has approved spending $800,000 on revamping the much-loved outdoor peanut pool and…
UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Vernon located
UPDATE: 4:56 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022 Vernon RCMP say a 55-year-old missing woman last…
Enderby’s Starlight Drive-In opening this weekend
The North Okanagan's much-loved drive-in is opening this Friday. Enderby's Starlight Drive-In will kick off…
Vernon councillor rejects province’s suggestion to override municipal housing approvals
As provincial politicians eye greater powers to push through housing without the approval of local…
Why some B.C. stratas are pushing back against electric vehicles
– This story was first published March 26, 2022. As the price of gas soars,…
North Okanagan man avoids jail after being caught in isolated spot with illegal handgun
Brydon Grace was standing alone next to a campfire in an isolated spot of a…
Okanagan woman charged in 2 separate cases of kidnapping
An Okanagan woman with a lengthy criminal record is back behind bars having been recently…
Kamloops lawyer charged in connection to death of TRU lecturer granted bail
A Kamloops lawyer charged in relation to the death of Thompson Rivers University teacher Mohd…
B.C. financial advisor complained about lost luxuries after his ban
A B.C. financial advisor complained he could no longer afford to eat in the best…
Lost Kelowna cat siblings reunited year after stowing away on boat
Two cats siblings that accidentally stowed away on a boat in Kelowna almost one year…
Kamloops homeless advocate died of fentanyl overdose: coroner
A B.C. Coroner's report has confirmed that well-known Kamloops homeless advocate Katherine McParland died of…
Friday’s Lotto Max draw a whopping $70M
This week's Lotto Max jackpot has reached a staggering $70 million. With no winner from…
COST OF SMOKING: B.C. woman keeps puffing and paying strata fines
A B.C. woman who paid the fines and continued smoking in her non-smoking strata unit…
Future of Vernon’s proposed $28M cultural centre in hands of opponents
The Regional District of North Okanagan is moving forward with its plan to borrow $28…
Half of Canadians would look for another job if forced back to the office: survey
More than half of Canadians say they'd look for another job if their employer forced…
Kelowna woman talked herself out of refund for botox treatment
A Kelowna woman who wasn't happy with her botox treatment has lost out on her…
B.C. man accused of abusing his dog twice gets it back again
A B.C. man with a history of abusing his dog has won an appeal to…
Vernon’s historic Towne Theatre set to reopen in April
The historic Vernon Towne Theatre is set to reopen in April. Two months after damage…
B.C. men got scammed after spending $1,200 on Pokémon cards
Two B.C. men who paid more than $1,200 for a handful of Pokémon cards but…
Police on lookout for suspect after Kelowna security guard stabbed
Kelowna RCMP are investigating after a security guard was stabbed early this morning. The stabbing…
‘Frustration and stress’: Survey says parents with kids had tougher time during COVID pandemic
Three-quarters of parents said in a recent survey their children are getting more screen time…
B.C. liquor officials want to pour $40K of authentic scotch whisky down the drain
– This story was originally published March 16, 2022. B.C. officials are poised to pour…
iN PHOTOS: The heroes and villains of Okanagan comic-con
When she was a child Sarah Trenholm's parents wouldn't let her dress up at Halloween.…