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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

Scammer impersonating police to defraud victims: West Shore RCMP

Scammer impersonating police to defraud victims: West Shore RCMP

Two West Shore residents were called by someone claiming to be “Sgt. Scott Thomas from the RCMP,” who claimed a family member had been arrested and needed bail money.
Driver using cellphone crashes while leaving ferry in Nanaimo: RCMP

Driver using cellphone crashes while leaving ferry in Nanaimo: RCMP

“No better evidence” to show the dangers of distracted driving, says Nanaimo RCMP Reserve Const. Gary O’Brien.
Police watchdog calls for charges to be considered in Duncan skid-steer shooting

Police watchdog calls for charges to be considered in Duncan skid-steer shooting

The Independent Investigations Office says ‘reasonable grounds exist to believe that one officer may have committed an offence in relation to the use of a firearm’
Doors turned into works of art now open for bids to support Habitat for Humanity

Doors turned into works of art now open for bids to support Habitat for Humanity

The event brings together artists to repurpose a door or a small piece of ­furniture from the agency’s Victoria or Westshore ReStore locations into one-of-a-kind works of art.
Victoria Day Parade in its 125th year, security boosted

Victoria Day Parade in its 125th year, security boosted

Starts at 9 a.m. Monday, on Douglas from Finlayson to Courtney
Two teens suspected of selling drugs to other youths in group homes, detox centres

Two teens suspected of selling drugs to other youths in group homes, detox centres

Two males, ages 16 and 17, were arrested last week.
Road safety alert about spring wildlife issued to motorists

Road safety alert about spring wildlife issued to motorists

Crashes with animals are most common at dawn and dusk , with high-risk zones including routes that link rural and suburban areas.
Teacher in Greater Victoria School District charged with sexual exploitation: police

Teacher in Greater Victoria School District charged with sexual exploitation: police

The teacher at the centre of the allegations taught at Mount Douglas Secondary and Oak Bay High, according to the Greater Victoria School District.
Missing $16,000 dinghy found in a day by Oak Bay police

Missing $16,000 dinghy found in a day by Oak Bay police

The dinghy was reported missing on May 1 and found at McNeill Bay.
Driver out to test his engine nabbed going 218 km/h near Ladysmith

Driver out to test his engine nabbed going 218 km/h near Ladysmith

“We have heard the ‘engine test’ excuse many times,” says Cpl. Michael McLaughlin of the B.C. Highway Patrol. “Driving at the speed limit is enough of a test.”
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