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Robyn Bell

Robyn was born and raised in Victoria, but spent just over a decade in Toronto, Montreal and, briefly, the UK. Now, she's back in her hometown, ready to dive into everything going on in BC's capital. Before joining Capital Daily, Robyn studied journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) and visual journalism at Concordia University. She previously worked in corporate learning & development, copywriting and has spent years freelancing as a feature writer. When she's not covering Victoria news or doom scrolling online (for journalistic purposes, of course), she can probably be found at the movies, a concert, or on a hike.

B.C. Ferries

BC Ferries ‘confident’ crew shortages won’t be an issue ahead of busy summer season

Robyn Bell
May 15, 2024

The company anticipates 8M passengers and 3.2M vehicles between June and Sept.—a 7% increase over last year.

Events

Mother’s Day events in Greater Victoria

Robyn Bell
May 10, 2024

From garden tours and live music, to brunch and dinner options, there are lots of ways to celebrate the mother figure in your life.

Drugs

Overdoses in BC harder to treat with rise of benzodiazepines in toxic drugs

Robyn Bell
May 9, 2024

Benzos were linked to nearly 50% of all toxic drug deaths on the Island in 2023

Latest News

VNFC opens new medical clinic for Indigenous people in Greater Victoria

Robyn Bell
May 8, 2024

The clinic is able to serve 4500 urban Indigenous people in the community

Community

Housing, indoor pickleball court under consideration for Carnarvon Park

Robyn Bell
May 6, 2024

A survey allows residents to choose from four potential park revitalization options

Protests

UVic students set up encampment on campus in support of Palestine

Robyn Bell
May 1, 2024

The encampment was set up Wednesday morning, joining students across North America

Ocean

New study shows accelerating decline in Southern Resident orca population

Robyn Bell
Apr 22, 2024

The population could decline by one whale each year, before hurtling toward extinction.

Legal

BC climate activist faces deportation decision

Robyn Bell
Apr 16, 2024

Zain Haq, 23, could be the first person deported from Canada for climate activism