Roxanne Egan-Elliott

Roxanne Egan-Elliott has been a reporter with the Times Colonist since 2019, covering Victoria city council and social justice issues. She is on leave until February 2023.

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regan-elliott@timescolonist.com

Recent Work by Roxanne

In Victoria, services for drug users not keeping pace as toxic drug crisis deepens

The demand for supervised injection and inhalation, along with safer supply, continues to grow

May 30, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

'Someone put her there': Mother wants answers in daughter's death

North Cowichan-Duncan RCMP says 15-year-old Carsyn Seaweed was found in a semi-conscious state on May 15. She later died.

May 26, 2023 11:50 AM Read more >

'I just kind of held my breath': Boater in Saanich Inlet has close encounter with orcas

Mosiah Flores was on his way to check prawn traps in the inlet when four orcas approached his boat, and two swam right underneath it, showing their white bellies.

May 19, 2023 12:50 AM Read more >

206 people died in B.C. in April of toxic drug poisonings

May 19, 2023 12:15 AM Read more >

'A true hero': Paddleboarder saves two people from drowning in Thetis Lake

The woman rescued the two, who couldn’t swim and weren’t wearing lifejackets, after their floatie overturned and they ended up in the water

May 18, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Oak Bay worker struck and killed by SUV that jumped sidewalk on Monterey

The black SUV, driven by a 66-year-old Victoria woman, was heading northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane before jumping the sidewalk and striking the man.

May 18, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Nanaimo veteran honoured in Dutch liberation commemoration

Nick Janicki was part of the Canadian Scottish Regiment that fought to liberate Deventer in April 1945.

May 15, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Family rescued from Puntledge River after trying to float during high flows

B.C. Hydro is advising people not to float on the river right now because it’s releasing water.

May 14, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

App that matches businesses with surplus food and deal-hungry customers expands to Victoria

Consumers can set their food preferences on the free app and look for green dots near them indicating surplus food available.

May 5, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Fascinators and flags: Getting ready for the coronation

Greater Victorians are looking for everything from special frocks to bunting and souvenir teacups as they prepare for this weekend’s coronation of King Charles III

May 4, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >