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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

One person unaccounted for after Nanaimo fire

One person unaccounted for after Nanaimo fire

Witnesses said that shortly after the fire was reported by someone believed to be a resident, they might have re-entered the home
Police seek owner of sports-card collection found in Langford park

Police seek owner of sports-card collection found in Langford park

The binders were turned in Tuesday by the person who found them.
Owner scares off person inside vehicle in Oak Bay

Owner scares off person inside vehicle in Oak Bay

Oak Bay police said the would-be thief sped off on a white bicycle when confronted by the vehicle owner.
Jury in Departure Bay shooting inquest calls for more ERT officers

Jury in Departure Bay shooting inquest calls for more ERT officers

Jer Wood died on May 8, 2018, after his car was surrounded by police vehicles at the Nanaimo terminal after he drove off the ferry
Coroners office investigating death of man found off Willows Beach

Coroners office investigating death of man found off Willows Beach

The man was retrieved by a nearby civilian vessel and transported to Oak Bay Marina

Police: 16-year-old missing since Monday has been found

The teen, who was last seen about 7 p.m. Monday in the area of the Galloping Goose Trail, near Victoria General Hospital, has been found
Inquest jury considering its verdict in death at Departure Bay terminal

Inquest jury considering its verdict in death at Departure Bay terminal

Jer Wood shot himself while under police fire after driving off a ferry in Nanaimo six years ago
Gala raises $2.75 million for surgical robotics in capital region

Gala raises $2.75 million for surgical robotics in capital region

Contributions included a live-auction bid of $260,000 for a private, 14-person suite at B.C. Place for the Dec. 7 show in Taylor Swift’s Era Tour
Island Health taps November as low-alcohol month for men

Island Health taps November as low-alcohol month for men

Alcohol-related hospital admissions in the health region are higher for men than for women, the health authority says
Our Community: Langford crosswalk honours veterans; kids contest for Saanich holiday card

Our Community: Langford crosswalk honours veterans; kids contest for Saanich holiday card

The first crosswalk in the capital region to recognize veterans was unveiled in Langford in time for Remembrance Day.
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