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Robyn Bell

Environment

Victoria’s first Canada Day drone show could be a test for the future of fireworks

Robyn Bell
Jun 30, 2024

The show in the sky will take off on Monday, mixing high-tech and traditional Coast Salish art

Arts

Bruce McCulloch on bringing his one-man show to Victoria and his fond memories of the Island

Robyn Bell
Jun 28, 2024

McCulloch will bring Tales of Bravery and Stupidity to the McPherson Playhouse June 29.

LGBTQ

Community and pride through queer, feminist wrestling

Robyn Bell
Jun 24, 2024

Riot Grrrls Productions brought campy theatre into the wrestling ring Sunday

Ocean

UVic researchers aim to regrow kelp forests

Robyn Bell
Jun 18, 2024

A kelp nursery in Bamfield could be growing the next Salish Sea kelp forest

Earthquakes

Vancouver Island sits near dangerous section of Cascadia fault line

Robyn Bell
Jun 14, 2024

Scientists predict one large, long-lasting quake will hit the South Island, while multiple smaller quakes are expected in Oregon and Northern California.

Sports

Victoria swim team to relay around North Pender Island

Robyn Bell
Jun 10, 2024

The swimmers, who each live with an intellectual or physical disability, will swim in 10C waters—without wetsuits.

Events

Nick Blasko on what to expect from Rifflandia 2024

Robyn Bell
Jun 7, 2024

Diversity in genre, sound, and generation is key to this year's lineup.

Ocean

Canada commits to new protections for Southern Resident killer whales

Robyn Bell
Jun 3, 2024

Sanctuary zones, fishing bans, and speed reductions all part of Monday's announcement.