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Robyn Bell

Community

Colwood high school student inspires ‘A Million Acts of Love’ in honour of his late sister

Robyn Bell
Oct 16, 2024

Felix Townsin, 14, will launch his campaign for good deeds with a benefit concert this Friday

Environment

Construction recycling program launches on the Island

Robyn Bell
Oct 4, 2024

The program will pair companies offloading materials with those looking to obtain them

History

Victoria Chinatown Museum to remain permanently

Robyn Bell
Oct 2, 2024

The museum opened in 2021 as a temporary extension of Vancouver's Chinese Canadian Museum

Indigenous

Photos: South Island Powwow returns for third year

Robyn Bell
Sep 30, 2024

A record 11K people attended the event at Royal Athletic Park.

Mental Health

Inquiry finds death at the Royal Jubilee accidental, calls for increased monitoring of psychiatric patients

Robyn Bell
Sep 25, 2024

Paul Spencer died in 2019 after an altercation with hospital security, leading to the two-week inquiry

Latest News

Victoria school board ordered by province to develop safety plan

Robyn Bell
Sep 20, 2024

SD61 board must collaborate with Greater Victoria police departments to create the plan

Ocean

Salish Sea too noisy for killer whales to hunt

Robyn Bell
Sep 12, 2024

Data show ambient noise from vessels cause changes in hunting behaviour in both Southern and Northern Resident killer whales

Policing

Victoria Police ready for next phase of Pandora-Ellice Safety Plan

Robyn Bell
Sep 11, 2024

VicPD will no longer escort emergency services for all Pandora calls