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Jake Romphf

Jake Romphf

I'm Jake, a proud graduate of Carleton University. In early 2021, I made the move from the Great Lakes to Greater Victoria with the aim of experiencing more of the country I report on. My upbringing was in a small town that was surrounded by petrochemical refineries and industrial plants. This background ignited a strong passion within me for addressing environmental concerns, sustainability, and wildlife conservation.

Alongside my environmental interests, I'm also enthusiastic about covering sports, politics, and diving into anything new or obscure that catches my attention. My goal as a journalist is to bring attention to a wide array of topics that matter, and I'm excited to continue this journey in Greater Victoria.

Phone
250-480-3214
Email
jake.romphf@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Jake

Victoria council to get update on progress of new homelessness programs

Victoria council to get update on progress of new homelessness programs

City inked deal with B.C. for extra resources through HEART and HEARTH programs
Victoria firefighters snuff out Dallas Road bluff fire

Victoria firefighters snuff out Dallas Road bluff fire

Fire chief pleads for public to follow the rules as blaze appeared to be human-caused
Cruise pollution panned as Victoria's harbour ponders shore power alternatives

Cruise pollution panned as Victoria's harbour ponders shore power alternatives

GVHA seeks cost-effective options, environmentalists push feds to act on cruise ship scrubbers
Protesters dismantle Palestinian solidarity camp after UVic trespassing order

Protesters dismantle Palestinian solidarity camp after UVic trespassing order

Encampment says notice was an implicit threat, university said talks presented no path forward
UVic Palestinian solidarity encampment remains as some campus protests end

UVic Palestinian solidarity encampment remains as some campus protests end

University didn't engage with most-recent proposal, protesters say
Victoria asks for ways to accelerate end of daytime sheltering in public spots

Victoria asks for ways to accelerate end of daytime sheltering in public spots

Council to get report on how to expedite action, calls for more from senior governments
James Bay, Sidney more vulnerable to extreme heat: report

James Bay, Sidney more vulnerable to extreme heat: report

Demographics and building conditions create elevated risks for the two communities
B.C. puts $152M toward Camosun College's first student housing building

B.C. puts $152M toward Camosun College's first student housing building

400-plus bed facility set to open in 2027 will have sustainable, accessibility features
Vote on partial Alaskan cruise ship ban may boost Victoria's economy

Vote on partial Alaskan cruise ship ban may boost Victoria's economy

U.S. debate could lead to new itineraries that would allow longer cruise stays in B.C.'s capital
Victoria council criticized as family housing reduced in project near downtown

Victoria council criticized as family housing reduced in project near downtown

James Bay proposal cut from 17 to 14 storeys a year after council asked for redesign
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