Ben Bulmer

Despite ban, Vernon set for another pot shop
VERNON – Despite self-imposed moratoriums on the number of cannabis retail stores in Vernon, city…

Kal Rotary gears up for 35th annual Dream Auction
VERNON – Having raised over $4-million in the last 34-years, the Rotary Club of Kalamalka…

First stage of Sagmoen trial wraps up in Vernon court
VERNON – Lawyers wrapped up their arguments yesterday afternoon, Sept. 12, at the end of…

Curtis Sagmoen’s trial started today; here’s why we can’t tell you about it
VERNON – North Okanagan resident Curtis Sagmoen pleaded not guilty today to a number of…

Human error not officer shortage cause slowed response to seniors’ home scare, says Vernon’s top cop
VERNON – The North Okanagan's top cop says her detachment's slow response to an incident…

‘Send him packing’, say Enderby residents only slightly concerned by new ISIS supporting neighbour
ENDERBY – With its sleepy main street and adjacent meandering river, Enderby couldn't be further…

Salmon Arm couple loses appeal in ‘unsophisticated’ effort not to pay income taxes
SALMON ARM – A Shuswap woman who declared herself financially to be a "trust" with…

UPDATE: RCMP identify bald man alleged to have damaged North Okanagan chicken hatchery
NORTH OKANAGAN – RCMP have identified a man, seen with a group of teenagers, who…

Vernon cop forced to jump ‘out of the way’ of stolen vehicle
VERNON – RCMP in Vernon are investigating after one of its officers had to jump out…

Seniors’ petition calls for immediate action on illegal activity downtown; Vernon council discusses procedure
VERNON – A petition signed by over 100 seniors demanding action be taken by the…

Attempted armed robbery at Vernon drive-thru ends with suspect’s arrest
VERNON – A 34-year-old Vernon man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened people with…

Lightning suspected cause in fire burning outside Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – The storm that rolled through the Okanagan last night is suspected to have…

Vernon man arrested for threatening hitchhikers with sawed-off shotgun
VERNON – An 18-year-old Vernon man has been arrested after allegedly offering a ride to…

French Immersion thriving in Vernon school system
VERNON – As parents in the North Okanagan send their children off to school this…

Vernon to review proposed pot shop blocked twice by rule changes
VERNON – Vernon council is set to break its own rules and will consider an…