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Robyn Bell

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How Canada’s worst wildfire season could affect the Island

Robyn Bell
Jun 6, 2023

With three active wildfires on the Island, wildfire season is expected to get worse as the summer progresses

Arts

Shelita Cox bids farewell to Drag Sundays

Robyn Bell
Jun 5, 2023

The long-running show ended this weekend amid ongoing discourse surrounding queer representation at Paparazzi

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Victorians mourn Pic-A-Flic’s closure

Robyn Bell
May 30, 2023

It appears to be the end of the video-rental era here

Environment

#NoMowMay won’t save Island ecosystems—plant camas instead

Robyn Bell
May 23, 2023

Experts urge people to rethink how they can support wildlife at home

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UVic-led project finds provinces aren’t fully enforcing their own alcohol health policies

Robyn Bell
May 20, 2023

BC given F grades in report arguing governments across Canada are valuing sales over public's wellbeing

Weather

Vancouver Island unlikely to experience extreme flooding and wildfires

Robyn Bell
May 11, 2023

The province is warning BC residents of extreme climate risks this summer, but the Island will be less impacted

Housing

RidgeView residents voice concerns and feedback to city on poor handling of building evacuation

Robyn Bell
May 9, 2023

Two weeks after the building was evacuated, residents are still looking for answers that the city of Langford does not have

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Media companies warned to comply with BC’s new Intimate Images Act

Robyn Bell
May 4, 2023

The recently-passed law aims to protect "sextortion" victims