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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

Vancouver Island West Shore's youth sports at capacity, 'run ragged'

Vancouver Island West Shore's youth sports at capacity, 'run ragged'

The president of Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey Association says in 2 years, West Shore clubs will be turning kids away
Island elves save the holidays with pop-up Santa letter postal service

Island elves save the holidays with pop-up Santa letter postal service

Two friends and their team of helpers are working to ensure the holiday tradition stays alive
Island tenants rejoice over landlord U-turn on ‘greedy’ parking fee hike

Island tenants rejoice over landlord U-turn on ‘greedy’ parking fee hike

Langford Glen Valley Grove residents faced a bill of $1,800 a year for an underground parking spot
No boredom, just fun on the menu at Island's new board game cafe

No boredom, just fun on the menu at Island's new board game cafe

Nearly 900 board games, from vintage through to new, are on offer at the city's new hangout spot
Dead bird found at Greater Victoria lake sparks responsible fishing debate

Dead bird found at Greater Victoria lake sparks responsible fishing debate

Tani West found a dead cormorant caught in fishing line at Saanich's Elk Lake on Nov. 27
Conservation hopes grass is greener for relocated Vancouver Island bear family

Conservation hopes grass is greener for relocated Vancouver Island bear family

This is the second attempt to move the sow and 3 cubs away from an urban area in Colwood
'No one has given up': Search continues for 3 orphaned bear cubs in Sooke

'No one has given up': Search continues for 3 orphaned bear cubs in Sooke

Last reported sighting of 10-month-old cubs was on Nov. 22
'Vicious' dog attack leaves Vancouver Island poodle, owner injured

'Vicious' dog attack leaves Vancouver Island poodle, owner injured

A Langford poodle has been left with multiple bite wounds, while its owner Jonathan Larsen sustained a bite on his left hand
VIDEO: 'Raining fire': Bulldog charity devastated by Vancouver Island blaze

VIDEO: 'Raining fire': Bulldog charity devastated by Vancouver Island blaze

Embers from the Saanich inferno on Nov. 20 caused significant damage to the Victoria Bulldog Society's headquarters
B.C.'s new Forests Minister Ravi Parmar exactly where he wants to be

B.C.'s new Forests Minister Ravi Parmar exactly where he wants to be

Former Forests Ministry staffer says he asked Premier Eby for the job
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