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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.
Kootenay aesthetician who fired manager in retaliation on the hook for $28,000
The owner said it was an 'act of war' when she suggested legal recourse over unpaid hours.
Kelowna man loses legal fight over CPAP machine tax credit
The question is: Does a CPAP machine take away from "normal everyday activities."
BC tenant’s misconduct nets him $57,000, until landlord finds out
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"The tenant deliberately failed to take the proper steps... because it was in his interest for the landlord to be absent from the hearing."
Kelowna sex offender suing province over foster care abuse
The notice of claim paints a horrific picture of abuse.
BC teacher arrested for child sexual abuse material never charged
One of the devices devices seized by police contained over 500 photos and videos of children, believed to be between the ages of three and 13 years old.
Tractor with no roll bar nets Okanagan orchard WorkSafeBC fine
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The person driving the tractor also wasn't wearing a seatbelt.
WestJet blamed a crew shortage but a Kelowna man sued and won
The airline failed to put forward evidence.
Jail for Kelowna drug dealer who used Porsche as weapon
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He pointed the vehicle at the victim and put his foot on the gas.
BC teacher who made 1,000 calls to student loses licence
Many of the calls lasted more 90 minutes.
Kelowna Porsche driver deliberately hit pedestrian, then smashed into business
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"This case could easily have been a manslaughter file."
‘He’s so far gone:’ Kelowna woman fights for addicted brother
In the last five years, Dana Ruether’s brother has only recognized her on about five…
Vernon sex offender jailed after driving into hockey rink parking lot
He argued the parking lot wasn't a place where kids might be.
BC nurse with long disciplinary history loses licence
For the last six years, he's been working under special conditions.
Two day suspension for BC nurse who fiddled with expenses
The regulator called the conduct fraud.