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Robyn Bell

Events

Victoria to host first-ever Caribbean Carnival this weekend

Robyn Bell
Aug 22, 2024

i-Land Festival will take over Centennial Square for two days of music, dance, food, and fun.

Film

Island-born cinematographer Jeff Zwicker takes on hit-show ‘The Last of Us’

Robyn Bell
Jul 31, 2024

Zwicker's award-winning work in horror films led him to the hit HBO zombie thriller

COVID-19

BC ends COVID-19 public health emergency

Robyn Bell
Jul 26, 2024

Health-care workers who were not vaccinated for COVID-19 can now apply for jobs

Overdose Crisis

Brain injuries an emerging epidemic amid the opioid crisis

Robyn Bell
Jul 22, 2024

UVic and Island researchers are working with politicians locally and federally to address the overlooked crisis

Indigenous

Heiltsuk Nation repatriates chief’s seat from Royal BC Museum after 113 years

Robyn Bell
Jul 12, 2024

The seat was built by master carver and Heiltsuk Nation chief Captain Richard Carpenter around 1900

Environment

Unique underwater mountains near the Island protected in agreement with Feds and First Nations

Robyn Bell
Jul 11, 2024

The MPA will conserve an area of the Pacific Ocean four times the size of Vancouver Island

Overdose Crisis

BC announces new drug guidelines for provincial universities in response to UVic teen’s death

Robyn Bell
Jul 10, 2024

Schools must provide easily accessible naloxone, text alerts on toxic drugs, and clear rules about responding to emergencies.

Infrastructure

BC Hydro commits $3B to upgrade power grid on the Island

Robyn Bell
Jul 9, 2024

Upgrade includes new station in Langford, seismic upgrades to Campbell River dams, and new underwater cables.