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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.

Climate Change

Victoria researchers launch ocean monitoring in Antarctica

Robyn Bell
Jan 22, 2024

The new subsea observatory will track the effects of climate change in the region

Community

New downtown park planned for closed Romeo lot

Robyn Bell
Jan 18, 2024

Romeo's has been closed for years, Urbana plans to move in the spring

Environment

Good for business: Victoria Conference Centre now biosphere-certified

Robyn Bell
Jan 17, 2024

Certification is seen as a plus for those looking to hold conferences

Events

Hockey Day in Canada events happening in Victoria this week

Robyn Bell
Jan 15, 2024

Victoria will be the star of the Canada-wide event

Homelessness

Homeless Memorial Day vigil held in Victoria as report shows Island deaths rising to new highs

Robyn Bell
Dec 22, 2023

64 Islanders died without homes last year—more than twice as many as most previous annual totals‍

Drugs

A chilling trend: Drug deaths rise as winter begins

Robyn Bell
Dec 17, 2023

Experts in Victoria say the combination of cold weather and the holidays increases risk of overdoses

Indigenous

Cowichan Tribes to take over own child and family services

Robyn Bell
Nov 27, 2023

This marks a major step in offering traditional child services for BC's largest First Nation

B.C. Ferries

BC Ferries takes first steps to replace retiring ships

Robyn Bell
Nov 23, 2023

Seven new hybrid boats are set to replace aged-out Queen vessels by 2029