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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).

Email
jbell@timescolonist.com

Recent Work by Jeff

Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club raided by province

Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club raided by province

Ted Smith, the club’s founder, said between $80,000 and $100,000 worth of products was taken.
Nanaimo teacher put on leave after sting by 'creep catcher' group

Nanaimo teacher put on leave after sting by 'creep catcher' group

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools says it “takes such allegations seriously and has commenced our processes to investigate this matter.”
Police seize large amount of vaping products for sale to students

Police seize large amount of vaping products for sale to students

Police began investigating after hearing that people were going to middle schools and high schools to sell vaping products to students under the age of 18.
Alfred the Flowerman, a local Victoria legend, dies at 77

Alfred the Flowerman, a local Victoria legend, dies at 77

Always wearing a tuxedo, Alfred Sillem would travel from place to place and offer his wares to whomever wanted a little something to brighten the evening.
IIO says Saanich police use of plastic projectiles and dog on man was 'close to the line'

IIO says Saanich police use of plastic projectiles and dog on man was 'close to the line'

The report by the Independent Investigations Office said the injured man — who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome — was never actively resistant to police but was “doggedly non-compliant.”
Goat who lost her baby takes on sister's little one at B.C. children's farm

Goat who lost her baby takes on sister's little one at B.C. children's farm

The day before goats Jupiter and Solaris were born to Venus, her sister, Moon, had given birth to a stillborn baby and had become very agitated and out of sorts. So the farm gave Solaris to Moon
Class action can proceed against man who recorded women in bathrooms

Class action can proceed against man who recorded women in bathrooms

Suit targets man who unlawfully recorded and published intimate images of young women on a Russian porn site.
Pair plays pool, piano after breaking into UVic building

Pair plays pool, piano after breaking into UVic building

Police responded to a report of a break-and-enter about 3:20 a.m. Sunday and discovered the men got into the building through an open window.
Province should ante up with more education funding, parents' group says

Province should ante up with more education funding, parents' group says

Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils says music programs have been “severely cut” for the past two years, and will dwindle to nothing “if we continue whittling away at it.”
Research funding key in girl's recovery from near fatal brain episode

Research funding key in girl's recovery from near fatal brain episode

Autumn Techen of Nanaimo was nine when a bad headache sent her into her parents’ room early one morning in December 2020.
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