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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

Fur-real: Seal imposter at sea lion hangout causes waves in Victoria waters

Fur-real: Seal imposter at sea lion hangout causes waves in Victoria waters

The northern fur seal spends around 90 per cent of its life at sea
Bare-faced Port Renfrew bear has wildlife watchers befuddled

Bare-faced Port Renfrew bear has wildlife watchers befuddled

The animal devoid of fur around the eyes and snout was spotted on April 12
Landmark Vancouver Island conference shines spotlight on Indigenous tourism

Landmark Vancouver Island conference shines spotlight on Indigenous tourism

Pre-COVID, the industry contributed over $1.9 billion to Canada's economy
No longer taboo: Victoria podcast turns volume up on menopause conversation

No longer taboo: Victoria podcast turns volume up on menopause conversation

Kelly Coulter is lifting the lid on women’s post-reproductive years
Langford clamps down on threatening, 'sexually explicit' Facebook comments

Langford clamps down on threatening, 'sexually explicit' Facebook comments

City staff are experiencing 'mental fatigue' monitoring the social media page
Langford women who helped drowning teenager campaign for water safety

Langford women who helped drowning teenager campaign for water safety

Honoured for their bravery, Alison Ambroso and Rosy Hartman want to use their award to help raise awareness
Wildlife group urge calm after wolves chase Metchosin resident, pet dog

Wildlife group urge calm after wolves chase Metchosin resident, pet dog

Wild Wise has described the incident as rare and unusual
Emotions run high for Langford team during Ukraine humanitarian mission

Emotions run high for Langford team during Ukraine humanitarian mission

Ukrainians are more focused on surviving the war rather than Trump, says the volunteer group
PICK of the litter: group dives into Island trash for a data-focused cleanup

PICK of the litter: group dives into Island trash for a data-focused cleanup

PICK Colwood has a new spin on how to win the war against litterbugs
April fuels: Quick gas price reversal has Victoria drivers feeling 'ripped off'

April fuels: Quick gas price reversal has Victoria drivers feeling 'ripped off'

Drivers were stumped at the pump as gas peaked at 184.9 cents a litre at one Victoria service station
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