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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

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
At cat-pacity: Island's Itty Bitty Kitty Committee puts 'paws' on rescues

At cat-pacity: Island's Itty Bitty Kitty Committee puts 'paws' on rescues

Victoria kitten charity has more than 80 unwanted kittens in its care
From spitting to bear spray, some Island bus drivers facing a rough ride

From spitting to bear spray, some Island bus drivers facing a rough ride

Between Aug. 10 to 19, there were four different assaults reported towards BC Transit operators in Greater Victoria
Quail decimated by illegal poaching in Island area, residents say

Quail decimated by illegal poaching in Island area, residents say

A witness said they saw one hunter with a trap containing up to 10 live quail
B.C. newspaper carrier heads overseas to audition for Britain's Got Talent

B.C. newspaper carrier heads overseas to audition for Britain's Got Talent

Aspiring singer Christopher White has been delivering the Goldstream Gazette for 4 years
In a pinch: B.C. photographer snags rare shots of owl feasting on crayfish

In a pinch: B.C. photographer snags rare shots of owl feasting on crayfish

Brian Rundle has waited two years to photograph the fishing behaviour of barred owls
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