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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

'Fun police': Colwood hits brakes on popular Esquimalt Lagoon food trucks

'Fun police': Colwood hits brakes on popular Esquimalt Lagoon food trucks

The city wants to help protect the migratory bird sanctuary and support local businesses
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
Art finds a way: South Island mammoths return to prehistoric stomping ground

Art finds a way: South Island mammoths return to prehistoric stomping ground

The original driftwood sculptures were destroyed by fire in 2024
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: Vancouver Island hotel's turf war with marmot Roger

Empress and the beast: Vancouver Island hotel's turf war with marmot Roger

Everything is on the menu for the rodent in the Fairmont Empress' Centennial Garden
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'
'How did we not know?': City blunder puts Vancouver Island park plans at risk

'How did we not know?': City blunder puts Vancouver Island park plans at risk

$2M plans to enhance Colwood Creek Park have been 'cancelled'
Island mayor smacks province for 'micro-managing' housing decisions

Island mayor smacks province for 'micro-managing' housing decisions

Letter from Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon described as both a 'pat on the back' and a 'reprimanding' by Colwood's Doug Kobayashi
Grieving with joy: Victoria icon's legacy lives on in vintage treasure trove

Grieving with joy: Victoria icon's legacy lives on in vintage treasure trove

Internationally-known vegan cookbook author Sarah Kramer died on May 3
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
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