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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

PHOTOS: Record-breaking Colwood firefighter Greg Chow retires after 42 years

PHOTOS: Record-breaking Colwood firefighter Greg Chow retires after 42 years

After over an estimated 5,000 callouts, the firefighter is looking forward to a quiet life, and more uninterrupted time at the barbecue
New Colwood council-run medical clinic will provide doctors for 10,000 residents

New Colwood council-run medical clinic will provide doctors for 10,000 residents

Councillors will discuss plans for the new municipal clinic at a meeting on Monday, Sept. 23
Get wise about cougars: Sooke wildlife group cool online fear of big cats

Get wise about cougars: Sooke wildlife group cool online fear of big cats

According to a social media post, a 12-year old girl encountered a cougar when walking to school on Friday, Sept. 13
2 years later: Langford park-naming delay turns honour into 'memorial'

2 years later: Langford park-naming delay turns honour into 'memorial'

Ex-councillor Winnie Sifert's dementia diagnosis may leave her unable to fully engage in celebrations, if they were to go ahead
More than cannabis: New Langford clinic will be positive hub for veterans

More than cannabis: New Langford clinic will be positive hub for veterans

Ex-military members can meet, hang out, talk and go on excursions at the Avail Veterans Clinic
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: Victoria MP Laurel Collins says NDP can win federal election

Ready to fight: Victoria MP Laurel Collins says NDP can win federal election

End of confidence deal between NDP and Liberals is a sign that change is on the horizon for Canada
PHOTOS: Langford, Sooke community heroes awarded King Charles III medals

PHOTOS: Langford, Sooke community heroes awarded King Charles III medals

Created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty, the medal recognizes outstanding, inspirational Canadians
Saanich MP Elizabeth May doesn't expect election, despite NDP-Liberal fallout

Saanich MP 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
Colwood boccia club invites new athletes with disabilities to join

Colwood boccia club invites new athletes with disabilities to join

The Victoria Screamers meet every Saturday to play the sport that has been part of the Paralympic Games since 1984
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