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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

Nanaimo tire-slashing suspect arrested after police view surveillance footage

Nanaimo tire-slashing suspect arrested after police view surveillance footage

Tires on 20 vehicles were slashed overnight at a parking lot on Franklyn Street, with three more on Selby Street
Police seek witnesses after skateboarder hurt in Comox hit-and-run

Police seek witnesses after skateboarder hurt in Comox hit-and-run

The 60-year-old victim said he was passing the Gas N Go when he was hit by a vehicle turning left into the business, police say
More space for residents' activities in new Nigel House

More space for residents' activities in new Nigel House

The new facility under construction adjacent to the existing one will provide residents such as Stephen Cornock a lot more space and amenities
Army veteran draws on personal experience with PTSD to help others

Army veteran draws on personal experience with PTSD to help others

Terri Orser works with veterans with mental-health difficulties after leaving the military — including one recent case where a suicidal veteran was in a standoff with police
Our Community: Indigenous 'trauma-informed' daycare officially opens in Colwood

Our Community: Indigenous 'trauma-informed' daycare officially opens in Colwood

The Hulitan Early Childhood Years Centre, which has been operating since last month, offers free childcare to Indigenous children on the south Island.
After three decades, Nigel House resident looks forward to having his own room

After three decades, Nigel House resident looks forward to having his own room

James Trendell, 68, who has lived at Nigel House for 32 years, will get his own space in the new facility that’s steadily taking shape next door.
Three confirmed dead in Monday fire on Maple Bay Road

Three confirmed dead in Monday fire on Maple Bay Road

Two more bodies were found when crews were able to do a full check of the home, North Cowichan’s fire chief said Wednesday.
Nine-metre flames reported in Campbell River-area house fire

Nine-metre flames reported in Campbell River-area house fire

Residents were in the Island Highway home when the Tuesday-evening fire started but got out safely
Cocaine, fentanyl found in search of suspected Langford drug-trafficking house

Cocaine, fentanyl found in search of suspected Langford drug-trafficking house

About 583 grams of cocaine, 95 grams of fentanyl and 111 grams of methamphetamine were found in the search
Intruder arrested in Oak Bay home after alarm sounds

Intruder arrested in Oak Bay home after alarm sounds

Police determined that the woman got inside the home, which was unoccupied at the time, by using a rock to break a basement window
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