"Chris Benjamin is a Nova Scotia treasure. He really does his homework, and his columns are trenchant, clear and well-argued. He's the go-to commentator about environmental issues in Halifax and the province, and Nova Scotians should be very grateful for his perception and his courage." Silver Donald Cameron, Author/Columnist "Chris Benjamin is that stalwart journalist every community needs, the person who finds the big perspective and gives us context. Halifax is a richer, more thoughtful place, thanks to Benjamin." Tim Bousquet, News Editor, The Coast
"I'm always happy to receive a query letter from Chris Benjamin. He's an excellent writer with a strong grasp of social justice and environmental issues, robust research skills and a healthy respect for deadlines. Chris has the rare ability to take on complex issues, make connections others may not see, and explain what's really going on in a way that is persuasive and entertaining." Dave Mitchell, Editor, Briarpatch Magazine
"As the editor of The Nova Scotia Policy Review, it has been a pleasure to publish Chris' work, because it is colourful, bold and precise and he is inquisitive and thoughtful. Chris can carry an idea and the reader along with him -- leaving very little work for me!" Rachel Brighton, Editor and Publisher, The Nova Scotia Policy Review
"Chris Benjamin is a young man with a strong creative mind and a willingness to put new ideas forward and venture into the unknown. His words resonate with passion and truth." Lesley Choyce, Founding Director, Pottersfield Press, and author of more than 50 books
"Bringing to mind Hosseini's The Kite Runner, Chris Benjamin's prose is beautiful, engaging and taut with tension as it transports us back and forth between several worlds." Carla Gunn, author of Amphibian "Chris went beyond simply contributing content, and made a holistic impact on our newspaper. Despite working in a culture and country that were new to him, he quickly learned how things worked, the issues of the day, relevant local and national politics, and the workings of professional relationships in Ghana. He was able to analyze difficult development issues, account for numerous perspectives on any given story, and convey this information to our readers in a coherent, readable, and entertaining format. This is an unusual talent." Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Editor-in-Chief, The Statesman "Chris took the general idea of what we wanted, developed a proposal, and delivered material that is compelling, accessible, and relevant. Through his research and writing abilities, Chris was able to give readers a sense of the real impact that climate change is having now and helped us achieve our goals." Satya Ramen, Nova Scotia Liaison, Environmental Justice Organizing Initiative (2007 - 2008)
"I enlisted Chris to write biographies of some of Toronto's best independent, green entrepreneurs. The biographies accompany portraits in a traveling exhibit, showing throughout Toronto. All of Chris' well-crafted stories had the technical and thematic qualities I had asked for, and lent insight into the subjects' work and personalities. I find Chris himself to be highly professional, respectful and sensitive in dealing with all manner of people. I hope to be able to work with him more in the future." Molly Crealock, Photographer |
