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Robyn Bell

Overdose Crisis

Key findings from inquest into UVic student’s on-campus death

Robyn Bell
May 16, 2025

The inquest finished this week, with the jury making 10 recommendations to prevent similar deaths.

Events

Plant sales happening in Greater Victoria this month

Robyn Bell
May 1, 2025

Get started on your garden with native species, edible plants, and a variety of flowers and herbs.

Climate Change

Report: BC will not hit its climate targets by 2030

Robyn Bell
Apr 30, 2025

The province is on track to reduce emissions by only 20% by 2030, rather than the promised 40%.

Community

Bubble burst: Victoria man creating ‘bubble safety plan’ to avoid ban from parades

Robyn Bell
Apr 23, 2025

Dave Wilson, known as That Bubble Guy, needs 15 volunteers and a solid safety plan in order to share his large-scale bubbles with parade attendees

Federal Election 2025

Saanich-Gulf Islands candidates answer key questions ahead of federal election

Robyn Bell
Apr 22, 2025

Housing, affordability, health, and public safety are top concerns for the riding.

Forestry

Old-growth forest protections could save BC billions, study determines

Robyn Bell
Apr 18, 2025

A new study looks at the economic benefits of protecting forests in Prince George and the Okanagan Valley—much like Port Renfew, saving old-growth can save some serious dough.

Overdose Crisis

Looking back on nearly a decade of the toxic drug crisis in BC

Robyn Bell
Apr 15, 2025

It's been nine years since the provincial health emergency was declared and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.

History

Oldest Chinese temple in Canada vying for top heritage prize

Robyn Bell
Apr 15, 2025

Volunteers at Tam Kung Temple in Victoria have big plans for the future and hope a National Trust contest will help fund them.