Ben Bulmer

Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support
A petition appealing to the provincial government to axe a maximum of 50 vehicles at…
More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019
Wages for the City of Vernon's top staff cost an extra $1.7 million in 2019…
A look inside Vernon’s overdose prevention site
On a non-descriptive street in downtown Vernon, across the road from a strip club, and…

50 vehicle rule nixes grad ceremonies at Starlight Drive-In
The graduating classes of at least four Okanagan and Shuswap high schools scheduled to have…

Cutting red tape: Vernon council OKs patios in parking spaces, expanded liquor licences
Downtown Vernon will soon have less parking and more patios following an unanimous vote by…

Booze on the beach and legal graffiti? COVID-19 prompts Vernon council to think outside the box
The City of Vernon is looking into the possibility of allowing alcohol to be consumed…

Vernon school buses won’t run when class resumes next week
Vernon students who do decide to return to school next week will be doing so…
Vernon protesters tout freedom and end to COVID-19 lockdown
Protesters who gathered outside the Vernon courthouse today did not have to worry about breaking…
Grad with popcorn: High school students to hold ceremony at Enderby drive-in theatre
While the COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to high school students having a traditional…
Vernon city council considering patios in downtown parking spaces
The City of Vernon is toying with the idea to open up sidewalks and on…

Coldstream reopens Kal Beach
The District of Coldstream has reopened Kalamalka Beach, along with other beaches, boat launches and…

iN VIDEO: North Okanagan yard abuzz with hummingbirds
Cindy Procter won't even hazard a guess as to how many hummingbirds visit her North…

Police watchdog investigating Vernon RCMP after suspect injured during arrest
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a Vernon man ended up in hospital shortly after being…

Kalamalka Lake boaters asked to reduce wakes to prevent Okanagan Rail Trail erosion
Boaters on Kalamalka Lake are being asked to keep their wakes to a minimum when…

UPDATE: Stolen Kelowna dogs are back at home
Kelowna RCMP located the two dogs a local woman reported were stolen. “Cala and Missy…