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.
Kamloops liquor store fined after selling six-pack to teen in sting operation
The store tried to argue it had policies in place to stop it happening.
Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
Pubs rarely manage to avoid the fine.
BC govt defend underage liquor ‘sting ops’ while industry calls for leeway
A BC restaurant and bar industry association is taking aim at the provincial government’s archaic…
‘Nothing like this in the Okanagan’: Vernon restaurant a game changer
Perched high in the hills above Vernon the Edge Restaurant and Bar quietly opened its…
‘Symbiotic relationship with nature’: Vernon’s ‘first’ winery quietly opens
Perched on top of the hillside with expansive views over Swan Lake, Vernon's only winery…
‘Covert op’ catches BC restaurant selling beer to-go without food
Another BC restaurant has been caught in a sting operation selling beer to-go without a…
BC dairy farmer fined $195,000 for selling raw milk
A BC dairy farmer who successfully appealed after being charged $195,000 for selling raw unpasteurized…
Vernon samosa bakery slapped with bylaw ticket during charity event
A downtown Vernon business owner is angry at the City after he was slapped with…
West Kelowna winery tour company sues for $6,500 wins $600
A West Kelowna wine tour company has come up short after it tried to sue…
Kamloops liquor store fined $9K in underage sting operation
A Kamloops liquor store has been fined $9,000 for serving an 18-year-old during a liquor…
Kamloops brewpub ordered to pay $10,000 for unpaid wages
A Kamloops brewpub has lost an appeal after it refused to pay a former chef…
B.C. bar slapped with $19K fine after liquor inspector was delayed 7 minutes
A B.C. bar has been fined $19,000 after it took it seven minutes to unlock…
Kelowna orchardists lose court battle and have to pay $31,000 apple levy
Two Okanagan apple growers have been ordered to pay a $31,000 bill after they lost…
More than 30% of Canadians still tip for bad service: survey
More than 30 per cent of Canadians still leave a tip even if they receive…
B.C. residents don’t ponder calories when eating out: poll
Very few British Columbians bother to check the nutritional value of food while eating out…