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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

Youths take part in restorative justice after spray-painting graffiti at Starlight Stadium

Youths take part in restorative justice after spray-painting graffiti at Starlight Stadium

The youths, age 15 and 16, took part in a forum that brought all of the affected parties together, were fined and had to do community service
Wildfire near Port Alberni not expected to get any bigger

Wildfire near Port Alberni not expected to get any bigger

The fire, on Thunder Mountain about 25 kilometres west of Port Alberni, is one of 14 in the Coastal Fire Centre region since the fire season began
Person in wheelchair seriously injured after being struck by bus

Person in wheelchair seriously injured after being struck by bus

B.C. Transit is conducting an internal investigation of the incident, which took place Tuesday evening.
Would-be boat thief flees, leaving one green boot, Cinderella-style

Would-be boat thief flees, leaving one green boot, Cinderella-style

“While in the frantic process of attempting to steal the boat, the culprit fled, leaving his long johns and one sole green boot,” Quadra Island RCMP said
Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Anyone who sees Franklin Cook, 27, is asked to call 911
Rugby Canada drops player after violent Colwood taxi carjacking

Rugby Canada drops player after violent Colwood taxi carjacking

The player had been at a gathering in a private home with a number of other members of Pacific Pride Academy, said a statement from Rugby Canada.
'Bail bondsman' adds new twist to grandson scam in Nanaimo

'Bail bondsman' adds new twist to grandson scam in Nanaimo

In a new twist on the grandparent scam seen recently in Nanaimo, a fraudster shows up at the victim’s home claiming to be a bail bondsman who needs money to supposedly keep a loved one out of jail, RCMP say.
What to do if you find drug-related items

What to do if you find drug-related items

Among police tips: Never pick up discarded drug items unless you are wearing gloves.
Newborn infant found dead in Victoria parking lot; police concerned for mother

Newborn infant found dead in Victoria parking lot; police concerned for mother

Police believe the baby had been born not long before, possibly in the area.
Crews responding to diesel spill after fuel truck rolls off barge

Crews responding to diesel spill after fuel truck rolls off barge

Several agencies have responded to a diesel leak after a fuel truck rolled off a barge last week off the east coast of Vancouver Island, near Sayward.
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