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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

VIDEO: Island man attempts to fight car fire with garden hose

VIDEO: Island man attempts to fight car fire with garden hose

The incident took place at the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Sooke Road
Colwood mulls referendum to flush out residents’ views on sewer

Colwood mulls referendum to flush out residents’ views on sewer

In 1992, 61 per cent of residents taking part in a vote said 'no' to a sewer expansion
Victim of 'vicious' Vancouver Island dog attack calls for animal control review

Victim of 'vicious' Vancouver Island dog attack calls for animal control review

Colwood resident Cindy Andrew suffered numerous injuries, while her dog Farley was left with a bite wound and bruised abdomen
Orca's 'grief procession' for dead calf marks 11th day in Victoria waters

Orca's 'grief procession' for dead calf marks 11th day in Victoria waters

Tahlequah previously carried carcass of dead calf for 17 days in 2018
Labs are 'top of the pups' on West Shore, Sooke, Songhees

Labs are 'top of the pups' on West Shore, Sooke, Songhees

Luna, Lucy are among the most popular names leading the pack
French immersion teacher shortage causing commotion in Langford classroom

French immersion teacher shortage causing commotion in Langford classroom

Sooke School District is hopeful a solution to the teacher vacancy can soon be announced
City slaps meeting ban on Langford resident after 'concerning' incidents

City slaps meeting ban on Langford resident after 'concerning' incidents

The decision was made in-camera, following a public meeting with police in attendance as a precaution
Langford protesters rally at City Hall for resignation of councillor

Langford protesters rally at City Hall for resignation of councillor

West Shore RCMP attended a city meeting after staff expressed increasing concerns for their personal safety
Aliens, Trump, military: Sooke speculates over origins of low-flying object

Aliens, Trump, military: Sooke speculates over origins of low-flying object

A flying object the size of a small car was seen above the town on Jan. 8
Vancouver Island family rebuilding lives after New Year's Eve house fire

Vancouver Island family rebuilding lives after New Year's Eve house fire

An online fundraiser is raising money to help the multi-generational View Royal family pay for living expenses
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