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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

Kenyan refugee set to run TC 10K in his new hometown

Kenyan refugee set to run TC 10K in his new hometown

Joshua Koromei, who arrived in a snowy Montreal last year, will be one of about 9,000 runners lacing up for the 35th edition of the annual race.
Princess Anne's B.C. itinerary includes overnight trip on new navy ship

Princess Anne's B.C. itinerary includes overnight trip on new navy ship

The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, will be at the christening ceremony for HMCS Max Bernays in North Vancouver, before taking it back to CFB Esquimalt.
Suspect in two carjackings arrested again in another attempt, break-in

Suspect in two carjackings arrested again in another attempt, break-in

The victim in Monday’s carjacking says she can’t believe the suspect was back on the street and linked to another incident on Tuesday.
Family of teen killed in Duncan hit-and-run urges driver to come forward

Family of teen killed in Duncan hit-and-run urges driver to come forward

The victim, 17-year-old Leeann Joe, would have turned 18 next month.
Man rescued by helicopter after 200-foot fall into Trent River

Man rescued by helicopter after 200-foot fall into Trent River

He was transported to hospital in Victoria with critical injuries after the helicopter was maneuvered to the canyon floor
Dad spots son's stolen bike on Pandora, gets it back after asking politely

Dad spots son's stolen bike on Pandora, gets it back after asking politely

A check of the serial number confirmed it was the son’s bike, which was stolen while locked up at Oak Bay High School.
Princess Anne will spend time in both Victoria and Vancouver

Princess Anne will spend time in both Victoria and Vancouver

The Royal Canadian Navy is hosting her stay in Canada from May 3-5, during which she will be designated as honorary commodore-in-chief of the Canadian Fleet Pacific.
Victoria police chief says board 'deeply' underplaying importance of school liaison officers

Victoria police chief says board 'deeply' underplaying importance of school liaison officers

Del Manak suggests forming a committee to revise the program to address board concerns about students who don’t feel comfortable with officers in schools
Child-care centre opens on former site of historic South Saanich School

Child-care centre opens on former site of historic South Saanich School

Beacon Community Services will operate the ŚEŚIŚEJ Childcare Centre, with 84 licensed child-care spaces.
Man arrested after Johnson Street carjacking; woman pushed aside while entering vehicle

Man arrested after Johnson Street carjacking; woman pushed aside while entering vehicle

A woman was entering her vehicle in the 1000-block of Johnson when she was pushed by a man, who got in and drove the vehicle away
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