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Jeff Bell

Jeff Bell

Jeff Bell has been working at his hometown newspaper since 1990, having worked at a couple of weeklies beforehand. He has covered a variety of beats in his career, most recently education, police and all things municipal.

When he’s not on the job, he likes to golf, hang out with Krista, meet up with friends and keep track of his 12 nieces and nephews, and 11 great nieces and nephews (with one more on the way).

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Recent Work by Jeff

Former bookkeeper charged in theft of $1.7 million from non-profit group

Former bookkeeper charged in theft of $1.7 million from non-profit group

The money was used to buy such things as gold, cryptocurrency and a new vehicle, Victoria police said
Teen speeder owns up to fake ID after traffic stop

Teen speeder owns up to fake ID after traffic stop

The 17-year-old driver was found with a fake Alberta driver’s licence after he was pulled over for doing 83 km/h in a 40 km/h zone on Beach Drive
Alberni rescuer returns to find injured hiker’s lost dog

Alberni rescuer returns to find injured hiker’s lost dog

Rory Ford managed to find the hiker’s original tracks, then followed them until he heard the dog barking
Green Party deputy leader says 'higher calling' led to Fairy Creek protests

Green Party deputy leader says 'higher calling' led to Fairy Creek protests

Angela Davidson, also called Rainbow Eyes, was found guilty in January of seven counts of criminal contempt
Prosecution calls for 51 days in jail for Green deputy leader for Fairy Creek protest

Prosecution calls for 51 days in jail for Green deputy leader for Fairy Creek protest

Angela Davidson, also known as Rainbow Eyes, was convicted of seven counts of criminal contempt for her part in the logging blockades
What would you do if you found $950 cash in an envelope?

What would you do if you found $950 cash in an envelope?

A B.C. woman who found an envelope full of money outside a Nanaimo bank didn't hesitate to try to get it back to its rightful owner.
Victoria and Ottawa 'blood buddies' make milestone donations together

Victoria and Ottawa 'blood buddies' make milestone donations together

Joan McGorman, 72, was making her 50th blood donation in Victoria as Floralove Katz, 67, started her 150th in Ottawa.
From the North to Ottawa and Victoria, Wally Firth left a legacy of music

From the North to Ottawa and Victoria, Wally Firth left a legacy of music

Wally Firth was the north’s first Indigenous MP, a pilot and a fur trader, as well as an accomplished musician who donated countless instruments to youth living in the remote Indigenous communities he used to serve.
Survey finds more students self harming, but fewer using alcohol or cannabis

Survey finds more students self harming, but fewer using alcohol or cannabis

The 2023 B.C. Adolescent Health Survey pegs the number of students engaging in self harm, such as cutting or starving themselves, at 24 per cent, up from 17 per cent in 2018.
No public access, so no tax break for $7.8M island owned by religious group

No public access, so no tax break for $7.8M island owned by religious group

The Matsuri Foundation of Canada had sought the exemption for the 12.5-hectare Knapp Island as a “place of public worship.”
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