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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.

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ben.fenlon@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Ben

Fur-real: Seal imposter at sea lion hangout causes waves in B.C. waters

Fur-real: Seal imposter at sea lion hangout causes waves in B.C. waters

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

Bare-faced B.C. bear has wildlife watchers befuddled

The animal devoid of fur around the eyes and snout was spotted in Port Renfrew 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: B.C. podcast turns volume up on menopause conversation

No longer taboo: B.C. podcast turns volume up on menopause conversation

Victoria's Kelly Coulter is lifting the lid on women’s post-reproductive years
City bureaucracy foils Island family's dream for multi-generational home

City bureaucracy foils Island family's dream for multi-generational home

The City of Langford's plan for growth could restrict the Harris family's plan to live together
Emotions run high for Island team during Ukraine humanitarian mission

Emotions run high for Island team during Ukraine humanitarian mission

Ukrainians are more focused on surviving the war rather than Trump, says the volunteer group
Island city clamps down on threatening, 'sexually explicit' Facebook comments

Island city clamps down on threatening, 'sexually explicit' Facebook comments

City of Langford staff are experiencing 'mental fatigue' monitoring the council's social media page
Vancouver Islanders who helped drowning teenager campaign for water safety

Vancouver Islanders 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 Vancouver Island resident, pet dog

Wildlife group urge calm after wolves chase Vancouver Island resident, pet dog

Wild Wise has described the incident in Metchosin as rare and unusual
Colwood's first female career firefighter ignites dreams in next generation

Colwood's first female career firefighter ignites dreams in next generation

Jess Thomsen has a burning ambition she wants to share with the city's youngsters
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