Ben Bulmer

B.C. punk rockers Dayglo Abortions making stop in Vernon
VERNON – Iconic Canadian punk rockers Dayglo Abortions are heading to Vernon. DGA, as they…

Cherryville artisan creates jewellery with loved one’s ashes
CHERRYVILLE – It may appear somewhat morbid to some, but artisan Helen Kovacs makes about…

Vernon councillors back 8.5 acre business park development
VERNON – A proposal to build an 8.5-acre business park on Silver Star Road came…
Vernon looks for help from neighbours in new fight with provincial government
VERNON – Local politicians are calling for support from nearby municipalities to claw back more…

Survey says what? Crime and security not the most pressing issue facing downtown Vernon businesses?
VERNON – The conversation surrounding Vernon's street entrenched population and its effect of downtown business…

Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort set to hold recruitment fair
VERNON – Predator Ridge is gearing up for the upcoming busy tourist season and is…

Vernon gymnastics club appeal to council for $75,000 grant
VERNON – North Valley Gymnastics Society is asking Vernon council for a $75,000 grant to…

Highway 97A closed north of Vernon following two-vehicle collision
VERNON – Highway 97A is closed between Vernon and Armstrong following a serious two-vehicle collision…
Former Vernon fire chief sues city for unfair dismissal
VERNON – Former fire chief Keith Green is suing the City of Vernon alleging he…

Vernon Special Olympics club allows athletes to focus on achievements
VERNON – Over 1,000 volunteers and 600 athletes are coming together this weekend to make…

Home Depot’s looking to hire more than 100 employees in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Home Depot is looking to fill more than 100 vacancies in its stores in…

Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games get underway this week in Vernon
VERNON – Hundreds of athletes are set to gather in Vernon this week for the…

Booming construction industry leaves contractors scrambling to find workers
OKANAGAN – Contractors in the Okanagan are having a tough time finding workers. With more…
Pilot project aims to eliminate starlings en masse in North Okanagan
VERNON – While giant murmurations of starlings majestically swooping through the air might look impressive…

Vernon poet’s ‘Homeless Memorial’ makes book award longlist
VERNON – A Vernon poet who published his first book last summer – after four…