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

UVic study finds B.C. team reduced criminalization of mental health clients

VicPD has three ACT officers, with two currently active

Sep 19, 2024 9:39 AM Read more >

Very young southern resident killer whale calf spotted off B.C. coast

Only 75 of the endangered orcas remain

Sep 19, 2024 7:18 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island police spending too much time in the hospital: chief

VicPD says officers away from front-line duties amid growing time processing mental health patients

Sep 17, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

B.C. designer uses nature to colour and style her upcycled clothing line

Entrepreneur's eco-printing fashions garments with local flowers and foliage

Sep 14, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Shawnigan Lake to Victoria ultramarathon to push runners to new limits

Gruelling 58-kilometre route has commonly seen participants stride to record distances

Sep 13, 2024 5:37 PM Read more >

Sweeping single-use product restrictions on the way in Victoria

Phased-in rules aim to end the distribution of millions of disposable items annually

Sep 10, 2024 2:31 PM Read more >

Green's Furstenau sees vacancy control as one solution to the Island's housing woes

Green leader has returned home to run on her record of getting results

Sep 10, 2024 11:24 AM Read more >

B.C. site secures major food distributor's first Canadian electric truck fleet

Eight zero-emission heavy duty trucks to serve Vancouver Island customers

Sep 6, 2024 11:16 AM Read more >

Sonar 'dinner bell' entices B.C. elephant seals for rare deep-sea sightings

UVic researchers recorded never-before-seen behaviour of the elusive northern seals

Sep 5, 2024 7:11 AM Read more >

Island studio turning salvaged wood scraps into light fixtures that last

A Light Studio's home good creations utilize every last bit of cherished trees

Sep 1, 2024 12:13 PM Read more >

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