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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

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
View Royal family rebuilding lives after New Year's Eve house fire

View Royal family rebuilding lives after New Year's Eve house fire

An online fundraiser is raising money to help the multi-generational family pay for living expenses
Whiffin Spit visitors urged to give 'curious' Sooke sea otter a wide-berth

Whiffin Spit visitors urged to give 'curious' Sooke sea otter a wide-berth

The marine mammal has been seen interacting with surfers, approaching dogs in the water, on shore
Victoria Grizzlies player on road to recovery after suspected spinal injury

Victoria Grizzlies player on road to recovery after suspected spinal injury

Alex Hebblethwaite was injured on Jan. 4 during a game against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs
African serval cat suspected of killing Sooke couple's beloved feral pet

African serval cat suspected of killing Sooke couple's beloved feral pet

Two cats have gone missing in the same neighbourhood where the animal – native to Africa – was seen
Sooke Fire's community role reflected in T'Sou-ke artists' designs for truck

Sooke Fire's community role reflected in T'Sou-ke artists' designs for truck

The pair have created artwork inspired by their culture
'Grieving' orca mom carries dead calf in another sad procession off B.C. coast

'Grieving' orca mom carries dead calf in another sad procession off B.C. coast

Researchers say Tahlequah carried carcass of earlier dead calf for 17 days in 2018
'Super chill' surfing Sooke sea otter rides tandem with Whiffin Spit surfer

'Super chill' surfing Sooke sea otter rides tandem with Whiffin Spit surfer

Wildlife experts have urged the public to keep their distance from the marine mammal
Island Highway residential blaze in View Royal claims family dog

Island Highway residential blaze in View Royal claims family dog

Crews respond to blaze at home on Island Highway near Helmcken
Victoria's Indigenous coffee brews truth, reconciliation, one cup at a time

Victoria's Indigenous coffee brews truth, reconciliation, one cup at a time

Each of the four blends produced by Indigenous Roots Coffee Co. is partnered with a different community initiative
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