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

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 >

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 >

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 >

B.C. soft plastic recycling testing underway in Victoria, West Vancouver

Results could see expansion of project targeting flexible plastics most British Columbians have to take directly to depots or businesses

Aug 23, 2024 11:09 AM Read more >

Bigg's killer whale sightings breach last year's totals by 70% in B.C. waters

Whale watchers record the orca species every day since mid March

Aug 13, 2024 11:14 AM Read more >

97% of ZIM Kingston's lost container contents still at sea after B.C. incident

Transportation Safety Board issued concerns after investigation into 2021 incident off Vancouver Island

Jul 31, 2024 11:27 AM Read more >

Wildfire outside Greater Victoria being held, no longer out of control

Wildfire Service says 230-hectare blaze now being held

Jul 30, 2024 9:56 AM Read more >

Smokejumpers deployed to eastern flank of 230-hectare wildfire near Sooke

West side of fire held as crews making progress on north and south sides

Jul 29, 2024 1:41 PM Read more >

Protesters dismantle Palestinian solidarity camp after UVic trespassing order

Encampment says notice was an implicit threat, university said talks presented no path forward

Jul 22, 2024 1:03 PM Read more >