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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

Affordable housing project in Saanich to serve 'intergenerational' clientele

Affordable housing project in Saanich to serve 'intergenerational' clientele

The 95-unit project will be geared to students, older adults and families as part of what the site’s owner, the non-profit Luther Court Society — started in 1974 by members of Lutheran Church of the Cross — calls a "campus of care."
Police shooting of armed man was justified, says oversight agency

Police shooting of armed man was justified, says oversight agency

Police had no way of knowing the handgun the man was brandishing as he walked toward them wasn’t loaded, the Independent Investigations Office said in its decision.
Police investigate violent play in B.C. youth hockey game

Police investigate violent play in B.C. youth hockey game

The incident involved a player being injured and sent to hospital for observation as a result of a high stick to the back of his head.
Victoria police cleared after woman’s arm broken during mental-health crisis

Victoria police cleared after woman’s arm broken during mental-health crisis

Police shot the woman with a beanbag gun in a confrontation near Beacon Hill Park.
What would you do if you found $950 cash in an envelope?

What would you do if you found $950 cash in an envelope?

A B.C. woman who found an envelope full of money outside a Nanaimo bank didn't hesitate to try to get it back to its rightful owner.
No time for retirement, says watch and clock expert; clocks went forward an hour on Sunday

No time for retirement, says watch and clock expert; clocks went forward an hour on Sunday

Daylight time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday and clocks go forward an hour.
Old Cowichan Secondary could end up being sold after new school opens

Old Cowichan Secondary could end up being sold after new school opens

The Cowichan Valley School Board has voted to start a process that could lead to the eventual sale of the old school
Island teacher suspended after encouraging students' pool-noodle battle

Island teacher suspended after encouraging students' pool-noodle battle

A student hit in the face by a pool noodle ended up with broken glasses and a bruised face, the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation said in suspending Russell Stephen Bodnar
Nanaimo search-and-rescue group loses thousands of dollars in equipment in break-in

Nanaimo search-and-rescue group loses thousands of dollars in equipment in break-in

Surveillance footage from the group’s compound at Fourth Street and Chesterlea Avenue shows someone entering the area, likely after scaling the fence
Victoria and Ottawa 'blood buddies' make milestone donations together

Victoria and Ottawa 'blood buddies' make milestone donations together

Joan McGorman, 72, was making her 50th blood donation in Victoria as Floralove Katz, 67, started her 150th in Ottawa.
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