Ben Bulmer

More than 200 new child care spaces coming to Vernon
The City of Vernon has announced that more than 200 much-needed new childcare spaces are…

Concrete barriers accidentally pushed onto Trans-Canada in Shuswap cause havoc
One tractor-trailer rolled onto its side, and two other semis narrowly avoid accidents, after concrete…

Lumby’s $3.5M hockey arena renovations complete
The $3.5-million renovation of Lumby's Pat Duke Memorial Arena is now complete. The renovations that…

Kamloops New Afton gold mine confirms 4 COVID-19 cases
A gold and copper mine west of Kamloops has confirmed four contractors at the site…

Big White Ski Resort fires staff over COVID-19 cluster
Big White Ski Resort has fired several employees following a cluster of COVID-19 cases related…
B.C. Parks considers expansion of lakeshore provincial park in North Okanagan
B.C. Parks is weighing up the potential of turning two large pieces of land near…

B.C. senior robbed after helping couple with cash and a ride
Police in Quesnel have arrested a couple who robbed an elderly woman after she gave…

Penticton RCMP seek help identifying sexual assault suspect
The Penticton RCMP is appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspect in…

‘Failure of leadership’: Vernon council motion about committee appointments spurs lively debate
A move by Vernon city councillor Kari Gares, which she said would "encourages fairness" and…

Former Kamloops cafe owner loses appeal for compensation following false sex harassment case
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has quashed an appeal from a former Kamloops cafe owner…

Two Big White Ski Resort employees test positive for COVID-19
Two staff members at Big White Ski Resort have tested positive for COVID-19 prompting Interior…
Police watchdog investigating after woman injured during arrest in Vernon
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a woman arrested during an alleged domestic dispute was…

Vernon back in court over captain fired for engaging in sexual activity in chief’s office
The City of Vernon has just wrapped up two days in B.C. Supreme Court fighting…

No jail time for woman involved in North Okanagan car chase
A woman originally charged with the attempted murder of several RCMP officers has had all…

Vernon RCMP make arrests following Westside Road closure
Two men were taken into custody yesterday after Vernon RCMP cordoned off a section of…