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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

Victoria businesses say Trump tariff recession impact overrated, urge shop local

Victoria businesses say Trump tariff recession impact overrated, urge shop local

'You can prevent a recession by spending locally'
Mother rescues infant thrown from boat, man still missing off Vancouver Island

Mother rescues infant thrown from boat, man still missing off Vancouver Island

West Shore RCMP confirm search suspended for missing boater
PHOTOS: Langford 'hits it out the park' with transformed forgotten green oasis

PHOTOS: Langford 'hits it out the park' with transformed forgotten green oasis

Porcher Park will also be home to the city's first community garden
'A gift like no other': B.C. grandma appeals for help finding kidney donor

'A gift like no other': B.C. grandma appeals for help finding kidney donor

Cindy Cridland has used Facebook to widen her search
Lagoon art gallery bursting with Colwood creativity, culture and talent

Lagoon art gallery bursting with Colwood creativity, culture and talent

The arts centre is hosting an exhibition showcasing the up and coming artists from Ecole Royal Bay Secondary School
PHOTOS: Crowds cheer as Colwood unveils region's largest playground

PHOTOS: Crowds cheer as Colwood unveils region's largest playground

New walking trails, a bike pump track, a bike jump park will also open in the Royal Bay park in the summer
VIDEO: Firefighters tackle bush fire outside Victoria's Royal Jubilee Hospital

VIDEO: Firefighters tackle bush fire outside Victoria's Royal Jubilee Hospital

A bush could be seen ablaze on Richmond Road in a video shared on social media
Fur-real: Seal imposter at sea lion hangout causes waves in Victoria waters

Fur-real: Seal imposter at sea lion hangout causes waves in Victoria waters

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

Bare-faced Port Renfrew bear has wildlife watchers befuddled

The animal devoid of fur around the eyes and snout was spotted 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
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