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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

No backyard burning as of Friday at noon in Coastal Fire Centre area

Campfires are unaffected by the announcement, which applies to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
Oak Bay speeder clocked at three times the limit

Oak Bay speeder clocked at three times the limit

Man at the wheel given a ticket with $483 fine for being more than 60 km/h above the limit, and had his vehicle towed for a week-long impoundment.
Police not at fault in man's death in Sproat Lake: IIO

Police not at fault in man's death in Sproat Lake: IIO

Elderly was man found dead in his vehicle submerged in Sproat Lake two days after police spoke to him because of concerns for his well-being
Sooke garage fire likely caused by electrical malfunction

Sooke garage fire likely caused by electrical malfunction

Sooke Fire Rescue was called about 7:55 a.m. on Saturday to a property on Sooke River Road, with mutual-aid partners from Otter Point, Metchosin and East Sooke also responding
Mental-health team helps those in crisis on West Shore

Mental-health team helps those in crisis on West Shore

A new mobile integrated crisis response team sends a team of nurse and officer to calls with a mental-health component — 270 since January
Our Community: Cleaning crusade puts a shine on Chinatown, rest of downtown core

Our Community: Cleaning crusade puts a shine on Chinatown, rest of downtown core

Former long-serving Victoria council member Charlayne Thornton-Joe leads the annual effort
Injured student carried from Juan de Fuca Trail in hours-long rescue

Injured student carried from Juan de Fuca Trail in hours-long rescue

Initial responders got to the student within an hour, but it was difficult to get her to the trailhead on a stretcher, as the terrain is rough and rugged
Saanich police looking for man last seen a month ago

Saanich police looking for man last seen a month ago

The 33-year-old was last seen at Tillicum Centre mall about 8 p.m. on April 10.
Friday earthquake probably an aftershock, scientist says

Friday earthquake probably an aftershock, scientist says

The quake struck about 200 kilometres west of Tofino in “essentially the same area” as a 4.8 temblor May 2.
West Shore RCMP search for woman not seen since last weekend

West Shore RCMP search for woman not seen since last weekend

Police say they are very concerned for the well-being of Gemina Mitchell, 26
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