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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

Endangered B.C. orcas' Salish Sea absence could be linked to 2021 heat dome

Endangered B.C. orcas' Salish Sea absence could be linked to 2021 heat dome

Orca Conservancy say extreme temperatures may have impacted this year's chinnock salmon return
B.C. pulls funding for terminal Island girl's 'life-sustaining' treatment

B.C. pulls funding for terminal Island girl's 'life-sustaining' treatment

Mom Jori Fales says the drug Brineura has dramatically slowed down the progression of her daughter's disease
B.C. city closes 'roller-coaster' slide after toddler, mom break legs

B.C. city closes 'roller-coaster' slide after toddler, mom break legs

Colwood's Quarry Park opened in April, hailed as the Capital Region District’s largest playground
VIDEO: Food fight: Senior punches teen in Vancouver Island Tim Hortons

VIDEO: Food fight: Senior punches teen in Vancouver Island Tim Hortons

The youth allegedly threw food at the man's wife
Empress and the beast: B.C. hotel's turf war tussle with marmot Roger

Empress and the beast: B.C. hotel's turf war tussle with marmot Roger

Everything is on the menu for the rodent at Victoria's Fairmont Empress
VIDEO: Cougar vs bear: B.C. couple catch apex predator showdown on film

VIDEO: Cougar vs bear: B.C. couple catch apex predator showdown on film

'Sometimes, nature shows us moments we never expect'
Snowbirds at sea: 'World famous' water ferry ballet returns to B.C. harbour

Snowbirds at sea: 'World famous' water ferry ballet returns to B.C. harbour

The show has become a much-loved Victoria tradition since it began in 1990
B.C. university names campus in honour of John Horgan in former premier's hometown

B.C. university names campus in honour of John Horgan in former premier's hometown

The former B.C premier died in November last year
'Ryan may not be coming home': Family of missing B.C. man yearn for closure

'Ryan may not be coming home': Family of missing B.C. man yearn for closure

The 43-year-old fell overboard into the waters of Finlayson Arm on April 22
Turbulent waters: Trump tension clips Victoria to Seattle sailings

Turbulent waters: Trump tension clips Victoria to Seattle sailings

Compared to last year, the total number of Victoria Clipper sailings in 2025 is expected to be down by 20%
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