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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

Ghosts, costumes and carving pumpkins: the roots of Halloween customs

Ghosts, costumes and carving pumpkins: the roots of Halloween customs

During the Celtic festival Samhain, people wore costumes to fool evil spirits — a tradition that continues at Halloween, says Camosun College instructor Nicole Kilburn.
Oak Bay councillor's Halloween skeleton down to one arm after theft

Oak Bay councillor's Halloween skeleton down to one arm after theft

The skeleton, dubbed Groundbreaker, is heavily staked, so removing the arm would have required a lot of effort, says Hazel Braithwaite
Man charged after sword, knife waved in 'threatening manner' in downtown Victoria

Man charged after sword, knife waved in 'threatening manner' in downtown Victoria

The man faces two counts of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon, resisting arrest and breach of a release order. 
One dead in house fire in Maple Bay

One dead in house fire in Maple Bay

Crews from North Cowichan, Maple Bay, Crofton and Chemainus responded to the fire in the 1600-block of Maple Bay Road in North Cowichan about 9:30 a.m. Monday
Fire in Langford complex leads to evacuation; no evidence of explosion

Fire in Langford complex leads to evacuation; no evidence of explosion

Langford Fire Rescue responded to a fire in a fifth-floor unit at Hockley House on Hockley Avenue on Saturday night
Large forested area added to Gabriola Island park

Large forested area added to Gabriola Island park

The 31.5-hectare parcel known as Wilkinson Woods was bought by the Regional District of Nanaimo and will be added to 707 Community Park
Our Community: Camosun hosts first post-COVID open house; lunch sessions for seniors

Our Community: Camosun hosts first post-COVID open house; lunch sessions for seniors

Prospective students can talk with faculty, students and alumni.
Vital People: Swimmer's 'extreme' exercise helps others with MS

Vital People: Swimmer's 'extreme' exercise helps others with MS

When Susan Simmons wanted to raise money for people with MS, she hopped into Juan de Fuca Strait and swam from Port Angeles to Ogden Point.
Vital People: Mother's stroke inspires speech pathologist's career

Vital People: Mother's stroke inspires speech pathologist's career

Her mother’s stroke at 48 changed everything for Susan Edwards, who is now president of the Victoria Stroke Recovery Association
Malahat Nation, Camosun come together for academic program

Malahat Nation, Camosun come together for academic program

Classes are being taught in Mill Bay
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