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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

Our Community: Inclusive playground coming in Sooke; police officer holds event for Wounded Warrior Run

Our Community: Inclusive playground coming in Sooke; police officer holds event for Wounded Warrior Run

District of Sooke crews are putting the finishing touches on inclusive equipment at the Woodland Park Playground, including adaptive swings
Dry January for both abstainers and weather watchers

Dry January for both abstainers and weather watchers

At the Gonzales weather station, where about 111 mm of precipitation is typical for January, only 16.4 mm had been recorded by Jan. 13
Work on Sooke's Little River crossing for pedestrians, cyclists set to begin

Work on Sooke's Little River crossing for pedestrians, cyclists set to begin

The Little River Pedestrian Crossing will link the Sunriver neighbourhood to Journey Middle School, École Poirier Elementary and Sooke’s town centre
More tickets for motorists in Saanich in 2024, but fewer injuries

More tickets for motorists in Saanich in 2024, but fewer injuries

Tickets in 2024 for speeding, distracted driving and other Motor Vehicle Act offences totalled 4,259 — well above the 3,448 issued in 2023
Fight on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Transit bus ends in arrest

Fight on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Transit bus ends in arrest

The fight Monday afternoon on a No. 95 bus was between a passenger who verbally harassed the driver and another passenger who intervened
Man wanted in Campbell River for assault by choking, uttering threats

Man wanted in Campbell River for assault by choking, uttering threats

Police said Braeden Drake, 25, is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Injured skier flown off Mount Cain by helicopter

Injured skier flown off Mount Cain by helicopter

The 35-year-old was skiing outside the boundaries in the west bowl area of Mount Cain when he fell on a steep slope
Witnesses sought after two pedestrians struck in Duncan hit-and-run

Witnesses sought after two pedestrians struck in Duncan hit-and-run

The incident happened about 9 p.m. Saturday on Lewis Street near Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Man tackled, punched by off-leash-dog owner on Cadboro Bay beach: police

Man tackled, punched by off-leash-dog owner on Cadboro Bay beach: police

The assault occurred after the man spoke to the owner about the fact the dog was off-leash in an area where leashes are required
Police seek to ID man in images linked to Nanaimo tire theft

Police seek to ID man in images linked to Nanaimo tire theft

Four tires were stolen from Kal Tire on Norwell Drive about 1 a.m. on Dec. 18, Nanaimo RCMP say
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