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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

PHOTOS: Record-breaking Colwood firefighter Greg Chow retires after 42 years

PHOTOS: Record-breaking Colwood firefighter Greg Chow retires after 42 years

After over an estimated 5,000 callouts, the firefighter is looking forward to a quiet life, and more uninterrupted time at the barbecue
PHOTOS: Record-breaking Greater Victoria firefighter retires after 42 years

PHOTOS: Record-breaking Greater Victoria firefighter retires after 42 years

After over an estimated 5,000 callouts, the firefighter is looking forward to a quiet life, and more uninterrupted time at the barbecue
Get wise about cougars: Island wildlife group cool online fear of big cats

Get wise about cougars: Island wildlife group cool online fear of big cats

According to a social media post, a 12-year old girl encountered a cougar when walking to school in Sooke on Friday, Sept. 13
Get wise about cougars: Sooke wildlife group cool online fear of big cats

Get wise about cougars: Sooke wildlife group cool online fear of big cats

According to a social media post, a 12-year old girl encountered a cougar when walking to school on Friday, Sept. 13
2 years later: Greater Victoria park-naming delay turns honour into 'memorial'

2 years later: Greater Victoria park-naming delay turns honour into 'memorial'

Ex-councillor Winnie Sifert's dementia diagnosis may leave her unable to fully engage in celebrations, if they were to go ahead
BC Ferries ship loses propellor, spills 800 litres of oil, incident 'stable'

BC Ferries ship loses propellor, spills 800 litres of oil, incident 'stable'

The Queen of New Westminster's lost a propeller on Sept. 3, causing multiple sailing cancellations
Ready to fight: B.C. MP says the NDP can win a federal election

Ready to fight: B.C. MP says the NDP can win a federal election

Laurel Collins: End of confidence deal between NDP and Liberals is a sign that change is on the horizon for Canada
Green leader Elizabeth May doesn't expect election, despite NDP-Liberal fallout

Green leader Elizabeth May doesn't expect election, despite NDP-Liberal fallout

Green Party leader is looking forward to a minority Parliament that has to work together
'Do or die': B.C. woman's tale of survival lost 4 days in Colorado wilds

'Do or die': B.C. woman's tale of survival lost 4 days in Colorado wilds

53-year-old Gina Chase built her own shelter, filtered water and eventually rescued herself
VIDEO: Vancouver Island's hidden hungry increase demand on food bank

VIDEO: Vancouver Island's hidden hungry increase demand on food bank

Lower and middle income families are prioritizing paying their bills over buying food
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