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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

Victoria roofing firm fined $60K for failing to follow safety-harness rules

Victoria roofing firm fined $60K for failing to follow safety-harness rules

WorkSafeBC says three Proline Roofing Ltd./Proline Gutters workers on a roof in Sooke were wearing fall-protection harnesses that weren’t connected to a lifeline
Wanted man with history of violence could be in capital region

Wanted man with history of violence could be in capital region

The public is being warned not to approach 37-year-old Neil Fahlman
Mother, child in stroller struck by SUV in Langford roundabout

Mother, child in stroller struck by SUV in Langford roundabout

The Nissan Pathfinder was travelling at high speed in the roundabout before turning right onto Brock and hitting the two in a crosswalk, police say.
More child-care spaces open at Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools

More child-care spaces open at Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools

Gabriola Elementary, Hammond Bay Elementary and Pleasant Valley Elementary share the 96 new spaces
Cat and kittens saved from smoky suite by firefighters

Cat and kittens saved from smoky suite by firefighters

During a check for hot spots after the fire was extinguished, a firefighter discovered a cat — and then six kittens.
Cellphones to be restricted in B.C. schools; protesters must keep their distance

Cellphones to be restricted in B.C. schools; protesters must keep their distance

“Every school district will have a policy in place restricting cellphones from bell to bell,” premier says.
Driver pulled over by RCMP takes one last sip of beer before questioning

Driver pulled over by RCMP takes one last sip of beer before questioning

Police say the man provided a breath sample and had a blood-alcohol reading above the legal limit.
Investigation underway after fatal Vancouver Island helicopter crash

Investigation underway after fatal Vancouver Island helicopter crash

The helicopter, which had just the pilot on board, crashed Aug. 15 at Brooks Peninsula, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Warning issued after death cap mushrooms spotted in Oak Bay

Warning issued after death cap mushrooms spotted in Oak Bay

Around 600 to 700 of the toxic mushrooms have been found and disposed of so far this summer, says Oak Bay’s manager of park services.
Tofino sewage treatment plant officially opens on Thursday

Tofino sewage treatment plant officially opens on Thursday

Starting this fall, Tofino will stop dumping untreated sewage into the ocean.
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