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

Top staffer offered $300,000 to leave amid North Saanich turmoil

The departure comes amid ongoing turmoil over an official community plan that will lay out guidelines for if and how the largely rural district will develop

Jun 3, 2023 5:50 AM Read more >

Health Canada rejects Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club request for exemption

The club had asked Health Canada to exempt it from the Cannabis Act, which sets a 10-milligram THC limit per edible and prohibits storefront sales of medical cannabis

Jun 2, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Three candidates declared for North Saanich byelection

The three are vying to fill a council seat vacated in late March when Brett Smyth resigned after clashing with Mayor Peter Jones over the official community plan process

Jun 2, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Nanaimo silversmiths launch public treasure hunt

To encourage more people to get out and explore the beauty of Nanaimo, two silversmiths started a public treasure hunt, hiding handmade pieces of silver for others to find.

Jun 2, 2023 12:05 AM Read more >

Sidney drops plan for two downtown bike lanes after negative feedback

Forty-six per cent of respondents said they do not want to see any new or improved bike projects in Sidney

Jun 1, 2023 5:35 AM Read more >

North Saanich's top staffer resigns

May 30, 2023 12:05 AM Read more >

Go By Bike Week kicks off with more than 3,000 people registered

Capital Bike is hosting 13 stations throughout the region over the course of the week, where there will be prize giveaways, bike shops on hand to do free tune-ups, biking education materials and drinks and snacks

May 29, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

St. Margaret's School and union avoid strike with tentative agreement

A ratification vote for teachers and staff represented by the Professional Employees Association will take place June 6.

May 29, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Rally for justice in Duncan after Indigenous girl's death

RCMP says there had been miscommunication and the death of Carsyn Seaweed is being investigated.

May 27, 2023 12:55 AM 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 in the 5300-block of the Trans-Canada Highway. She later died.

May 26, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >