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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

‘Rouge One’: A UVic AI model for predicting waves story

‘Rouge One’: A UVic AI model for predicting waves story

Research expects to boost wave forecasting to help mariners travel safer
Coastal Renaissance won’t be sailing over the holidays: BC Ferries

Coastal Renaissance won’t be sailing over the holidays: BC Ferries

BC Ferries rejigs vessels sailing to and from Victoria over the holidays
CRD to vote on studying impact of joining lawsuit against ‘big oil’ firms

CRD to vote on studying impact of joining lawsuit against ‘big oil’ firms

Campaign hopes to help communities recoup costs related to climate change
Landfill section nears capacity as CRD grants $11M for Hartland’s next phase

Landfill section nears capacity as CRD grants $11M for Hartland’s next phase

New landfilling rates set for Jan. 1 aim to incentivize salvaging and reusing materials
Report raises alarm over how courts granted Victoria encampment injunctions

Report raises alarm over how courts granted Victoria encampment injunctions

85% of cases since 2000 never made it past interim court order that dispersed camps
UVic women’s rowing team repeats as national champions

UVic women’s rowing team repeats as national champions

Women’s team took home five medals over six races, men’s rowers place third overall
Saanich veteran dove from planes before sailing with the navy to Korean War

Saanich veteran dove from planes before sailing with the navy to Korean War

Roy Mackay never flew in a plane before he became a paratrooper with the army
Greater Victoria’s living wage surpasses $25/hour in 2023

Greater Victoria’s living wage surpasses $25/hour in 2023

Housing jumps by $4,000 for living wage-earning family of four, food up $921
Consecutive shutouts lead UVic field hockey to fifth-straight national title

Consecutive shutouts lead UVic field hockey to fifth-straight national title

Vikes beat University of Toronto in best-of-three series
CRD could explore making green bin collection mandatory in all communities

CRD could explore making green bin collection mandatory in all communities

Food and yard waste the second-largest trash source as 7 municipalities offer no curbside service