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Ben Fenlon

Ben Fenlon

My career in journalism began in the U.K., working as a senior reporter for three bi-weekly newspapers. I quickly learnt that no day is ever the same in local news. One day you’re reporting on a community protest against unwanted development, the next you’re chatting to the family whose heroic cat saved the life of their choking toddler!

Now living in Victoria with my husband, I’m excited to get involved in the Greater Victoria region, helping locals to share their stories.

Email
ben.fenlon@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Ben

B.C.'s southern resident orca population drops to new 4-year low

B.C.'s southern resident orca population drops to new 4-year low

The loss of another breeding male has been described as a major blow to the endangered population
One in a chameleon: Island lizard home after surviving months on the lam

One in a chameleon: Island lizard home after surviving months on the lam

Domesticated Sooke reptile survived for over 2 months in the wild, before its rescue in late-October
VIDEO: Stubborn bear and her 3 cubs 'raise alarm' in Island community

VIDEO: Stubborn bear and her 3 cubs 'raise alarm' in Island community

An attempt to relocate the bears was made by the Conservation Officer Service in mid-September, but they returned 3 weeks later
Reflecting on 120 years of hot dogs, pizza, shoe repairs in a Vancouver Island mall

Reflecting on 120 years of hot dogs, pizza, shoe repairs in a Vancouver Island mall

Orange Julius, Romeo's and Quality Cobbler are all celebrating 40 years at Langford's Westshore Town Centre
Island salmon runs bring generations of Songhees Nation family together

Island salmon runs bring generations of Songhees Nation family together

Alan Dick and his children visit Goldstream weekly during the season to harvest fish using handmade gaffs
PHOTOS: Shark finning, dark vessels uncovered in Coast Guard North Pacific patrol

PHOTOS: Shark finning, dark vessels uncovered in Coast Guard North Pacific patrol

Sir Wilfrid Laurier back in Victoria home port after sweeping the region for illegal fishing
Changing history: Island Indigenous-centered daycare breaking new ground

Changing history: Island Indigenous-centered daycare breaking new ground

The Hulitan Early Years Centre offers 48 free childcare spaces to Indigenous families across the Capital Regional District
Vancouver Island backdrop for new comedy about AI, growing old, community

Vancouver Island backdrop for new comedy about AI, growing old, community

Vancouver Island cast and crew will shoot 'Senior Discount' in spring of 2025
PHOTOS: Eco-warrior Island students wage war on invasive plant species

PHOTOS: Eco-warrior Island students wage war on invasive plant species

Grade 8 students at Langford's Spencer Middle School also found treasures among the undergrowth
Good karma chameleon: Island social media rescues lizard on the loose

Good karma chameleon: Island social media rescues lizard on the loose

The lucky reptile may not have survived another night in the wild
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