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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.
North Okanagan regional district to pay $350K to landowner over Okanagan Rail Trail expropriation
The RDNO paid $170,000 when it took the land, the owners wanted more.
Un-vaxxed Summerland woman denied use of pool and library, sues for property tax refund
She argued if she wasn't allowed to use the services she should get a refund.
Vernon’s O’Keefe Ranch loses legal fight with former board member
The case gives an insight into the inner workings of the beleaguered historic museum.
‘Not a well‑thought‑out crime:’ Kootenay man convicted of extortion used name, cell number
"To say that this was not a well‑thought‑out crime is an understatement," the judge said.
Bail denied for Okanagan man who allegedly started Knox Mountain blaze
The Crown argued that given the extreme risk of wildfire he should stay behind bars.
‘It almost broke me:’ For Okanagan, Kamloops cannabis retailers it’s been a tough 7 years since legalization
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“I didn't ever expect it was going to be easy, but certainly I didn't think it was going to be this difficult.”
One of BC’s worst mass killings took place in rural Okanagan 53 years ago
And the man behind the killings still believes he did the right thing.
BC high school teacher who hugs students gets suspended
He'd previously been warned about his behaviour.
BC woman sues crypto platform after losing $670,000 in scam
The company warned her four times.
Priciest piece of Okanagan real estate hits the market at $45M
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"This kind of property is rare. Typically, we only see… hundreds of acres come up once every couple of years that have any kind of developable significance."
Another BC nurse caught swiping narcotics
They then doctored the paperwork.
Kamloops liquor store fined after selling six-pack to teen in sting operation
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The store tried to argue it had policies in place to stop it happening.
Kelowna philanthropist’s short, cocaine-fuelled relationship cost him $5M after court battle
She was 30 years younger, and his massage therapist.
BC teacher caused ‘fear and panic’ taking model rifle into school
A student saw him and called 911.
Gangster charged with Naramata killing faces more charges while in prison
His behaviour while in prison was described as "extremely poor."
Jail for Keremeos senior who slashed wife’s throat
He then turned the knife on himself.
‘Her motivation was greed:’ Okanagan senior jailed for $350,000 benefit fraud
The fraud lasted close to 20 years.
Kootenay nurse’s mistake nets her 3 day suspension
She asked a colleague to be a witness for a will signing.
Judge fines Salmon Arm dentist for ‘inexcusable’ conduct in divorce case
"I will say that his communications are about the worst communications that I have ever seen in family law litigation and I have several years of family law litigation under my belt."
Appeal court sending BC man to jail for sexually assaulting sister-in-law
A panel of three Justices at the BC Court of Appeal overruled the earlier sentence of house arrest, and instead ruled that Justin Donald Sewell should spend 33 months behind bars
Low-cost bus company pitches plan for Kamloops, Okanagan routes
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However, government regulations don't make the process look easy.
Penticton firm fined $38,000 for hitting gas line
A Penticton excavation company have been fined $38,000 after it hit a gas line while…
BC Mountie docked pay after harassing rookie
His behaviour left the newbie feeling "offended, belittled and humiliated."
South Okanagan woman used earbud and pseudo-legal law in court
Someone was "coaching her" from outside the courtroom.