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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

Airport emergency: B.C. dog's death shines spotlight on pet CPR awareness

Airport emergency: B.C. dog's death shines spotlight on pet CPR awareness

Strangers rushed to the aid of the couple when their dog collapsed at Victoria airport
Music star Jelly Roll dribbles into B.C., shoots hoops at Island university

Music star Jelly Roll dribbles into B.C., shoots hoops at Island university

The Grammy-nominated artist was in town to perform to a sold-out crowd at Victoria's Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Dog found tied to stop sign embarks on a pirate’s life with B.C. couple

Dog found tied to stop sign embarks on a pirate’s life with B.C. couple

'Pirate Andy' was found abandoned in January, tied to a Vancouver Island stop sign with a note asking for help
Reprieve given family of terminal Island girl facing end of B.C. drug funding

Reprieve given family of terminal Island girl facing end of B.C. drug funding

The mom of 9-year-old Charleigh says the clinical criteria used is outdated and 'needs to be updated immediately'
Decision to cut terminally ill B.C. girl's drug funding under 'urgent review'

Decision to cut terminally ill B.C. girl's drug funding under 'urgent review'

Charleigh’s last treatment will be on Feb. 27, and without it her quality of life will deteriorate 
Trade Ryan Reynolds not tariffs: Victoria’s American suburb waves the maple leaf

Trade Ryan Reynolds not tariffs: Victoria’s American suburb waves the maple leaf

The American city is throwing a Canadian-themed welcome party for disembarking passengers off the first Coho sailing of 2025
B.C. mom blindsided by decision to cut terminal daughter's treatment

B.C. mom blindsided by decision to cut terminal daughter's treatment

9-year-old Charleigh no longer to be funded for enzyme treatment for rare genetic disorder Batten disease
Grieving B.C. southern resident orca mom no longer carrying dead calf's body

Grieving B.C. southern resident orca mom no longer carrying dead calf's body

The killer whale's 'grief procession' lasted at least 11 days
VIDEO: Aliens of the deep: 'Evil-looking' sea creatures swarm B.C. waters

VIDEO: Aliens of the deep: 'Evil-looking' sea creatures swarm B.C. waters

Vancouver Island man and his dog encounter parasitic paranormal creature or natural phenomenon?
Touchdown for Langford: B.C. Lions to play Calgary at Vancouver Island stadium

Touchdown for Langford: B.C. Lions to play Calgary at Vancouver Island stadium

Victoria quarterback star Nathan Rourke will join the line-up for the May 19 game
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