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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

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.”
Sole trustee in Greater Victoria School District approves $331M budget in absence of fired board

Sole trustee in Greater Victoria School District approves $331M budget in absence of fired board

Sherri Bell, a former Greater Victoria School District superintendent, gave the required three readings for the budget document Tuesday night.
Mother of woman shot by police in New Brunswick works with VicPD to help others

Mother of woman shot by police in New Brunswick works with VicPD to help others

Martha Martin says the idea for a special unit to deal with mental-health calls grew out of her conversations with Victoria Chief Del Manak about what had happened to her daughter, Chantel Moore
Fired Greater Victoria School Board petitions court for reinstatement

Fired Greater Victoria School Board petitions court for reinstatement

The board says in its petition that Education Minister Lisa Beare acted “with a collateral and improper purpose” to force the implementation of a school police-liaison officer program “without being seen to do so”
Husband of police officer killed by drunk driver awarded Coronation Medal

Husband of police officer killed by drunk driver awarded Coronation Medal

Brad Aschenbrenner started the Sarah Beckett Memorial Run in honour of his late wife, a West Shore RCMP officer who was killed by a drunk driver in 2016
Two Tesla chargers torched in Nanaimo, others damaged

Two Tesla chargers torched in Nanaimo, others damaged

The vandalism comes as Tesla vehicles, charging stations and dealerships are increasingly being attacked as a result of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s ties with U.S. President Donald Trump
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