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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

Camosun trades-training building renamed for family after $1M donation

Camosun trades-training building renamed for family after $1M donation

The building is now called the Bhalla Centre for Trades Education and Innovation, after Tara and Sela Bhalla
Island woman says man in a mask tried to climb onto second-floor deck: RCMP

Island woman says man in a mask tried to climb onto second-floor deck: RCMP

The homeowner told police she heard a loud banging on the side of her house and saw the male when she stepped onto the deck.
New secretary-treasurer hired in Sooke School District

New secretary-treasurer hired in Sooke School District

Brian Jonker will replace Harold Cull, who is retiring Dec. 30 after 12 years with what is now the fastest-growing school district in B.C.
Man with dementia, 64, found dead a week after walking away from care home

Man with dementia, 64, found dead a week after walking away from care home

Christian Dube’s body was found Saturday, his family said on a Facebook page called Help Chris Come Home.
Stolen bike fixed and returned to Esquimalt boy, 10

Stolen bike fixed and returned to Esquimalt boy, 10

The bike was refurbished free of charge by Marty’s Mountain Cycle, before being personally delivered by police
Police track down driver who hit Nanaimo house, ran away

Police track down driver who hit Nanaimo house, ran away

Witnesses said the driver had been driving aggressively in circles and doing “donuts” before careening across a front lawn and ramming into the home
Lithium battery explodes, igniting clothes in Dashwood fire chief’s closet

Lithium battery explodes, igniting clothes in Dashwood fire chief’s closet

Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Nick Acciavatti said the battery, for an airsoft gun, was not charging when it self-detonated
Our Community: Students collect for food bank; Co-op offers $100K matching gift

Our Community: Students collect for food bank; Co-op offers $100K matching gift

Students at Royal Bay Secondary will be hitting the streets of Colwood this week to collect donated food for the Goldstream Food Bank
Redeveloped Nigel Valley will be a model, says Broadmead Care head

Redeveloped Nigel Valley will be a model, says Broadmead Care head

Derrick Bernardo says the valley will be a “world-class neighbourhood of housing, care, services and beautiful green spaces”
Portion of Campbell River high school deemed safe for use after fire

Portion of Campbell River high school deemed safe for use after fire

Some students will have to temporarily attend classes at the former Oyster River school.
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