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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

Man who drove car at pro-Palestinian protester gets year in jail, 10-year driving ban

Man who drove car at pro-Palestinian protester gets year in jail, 10-year driving ban

Christopher Sura Johnson, 41, was found guilty of assault with a weapon and dangerous driving for the 2023 incident in front of the B.C. legislature
Man pleads guilty after shooting gun at vehicle in Nanaimo road-rage incident

Man pleads guilty after shooting gun at vehicle in Nanaimo road-rage incident

Reza Rahiman of Ladysmith had faced attempted-murder charges in the case, but pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm contrary to the Criminal Code.
Speed-reader boards back up in Ladysmith as two ticketed for excessive speed

Speed-reader boards back up in Ladysmith as two ticketed for excessive speed

One driver was nabbed on the Trans-Canada Highway on July 1 after doing 141 kilometres per hour in a 90 km/h zone, while the other was ticketed on Tuesday for doing 137 km/h
Savvy hiker turns up at Alberni rescue squad’s hall while search underway

Savvy hiker turns up at Alberni rescue squad’s hall while search underway

After his car got stuck in a remote area of Strathcona Provincial Park, the hiker used parts from his vehicle to build a makeshift wagon for his gear, then walked for four days to get to a trailhead.
Prowler with hockey stick caught on camera in Oak Bay

Prowler with hockey stick caught on camera in Oak Bay

Oak Bay police said the man was seen roaming the Deal Street and Linkleas Avenue area between 2:45 and 5:30 a.m. on Saturday
Beach advisories issued in Ladysmith, Lantzville after high bacteria levels found

Beach advisories issued in Ladysmith, Lantzville after high bacteria levels found

Island Health has posted advisories for the north part of Transfer Beach in Ladysmith and Lantzville Beach near Benwaldun Road and the intersection of Sebastion and Harper roads.
Police seek driver who struck flagger at Oak Bay work site

Police seek driver who struck flagger at Oak Bay work site

A white two-door hatchback reportedly hit the flagger about 1:40 p.m. June 23
Campbell River man has brain injury after being struck by cyclist on sidewalk

Campbell River man has brain injury after being struck by cyclist on sidewalk

Phil Morey was walking on the sidewalk June 14 when a fast-moving cyclist ran into him and knocked him to the ground.
Teen drivers handed roadside bans after tire burnouts in Langford parking lot

Teen drivers handed roadside bans after tire burnouts in Langford parking lot

West Shore RCMP arrived to find a grey Ford F350 and a red Dodge Ram in the Merchant Way lot, and determined both drivers showed signs of alcohol impairment.
Great horned owl named Saanich's official bird

Great horned owl named Saanich's official bird

The great horned owl won 33.2 per cent of the votes in a contest started in early May by the District of Saanich and the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.
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