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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

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
B.C. galactic archaeologist awaits Chile observatory's key cosmic insights

B.C. galactic archaeologist awaits Chile observatory's key cosmic insights

World's largest digital camera to help advance the understanding of dark matter, far away dwarf galaxies
Vote on partial Alaskan cruise ship ban could boost B.C. economy

Vote on partial Alaskan cruise ship ban could boost B.C. economy

U.S. debate could lead to new itineraries that would allow longer cruise stays in B.C.'s capital
B.C. nixes Victoria vacancy control plea, group says rent hike stop-gap needed

B.C. nixes Victoria vacancy control plea, group says rent hike stop-gap needed

Anti-poverty group doubts government claim that the rent-increase limits would deter new building
B.C. pumps $3B into electricity system upgrades across Vancouver Island

B.C. pumps $3B into electricity system upgrades across Vancouver Island

New substations, underground cables and other upgrades a response to increased clean energy demands
Stanley Cup could reunite with Victoria 100 years after B.C.’s last win

Stanley Cup could reunite with Victoria 100 years after B.C.’s last win

Capital Region vying to host 2025 World U17 Hockey Challenge
Victoria's Chinatown gate undergoing $1.4M restoration this year

Victoria's Chinatown gate undergoing $1.4M restoration this year

Archway was part of revitalization campaign and is a symbol of Chinatown, city's first Chinese mayor says
Greater Victoria officer recalls risking own life for bank shooting hostages

Greater Victoria officer recalls risking own life for bank shooting hostages

Tactical team leader who was shot reflects on recovery, community support ahead of 2nd anniversary
University of Victoria, coastal First Nations aiming to restore kelp forests

University of Victoria, coastal First Nations aiming to restore kelp forests

Kelp ecosystems promote biodiversity, emissions reductions and improved water quality
2 years later: Officer recounts deadly firefight at B.C. bank

2 years later: Officer recounts deadly firefight at B.C. bank

Steven Reichert was one of six officers injured as brothers aimed to kill police in 2022 incident
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