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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.

Municipal

Saanich moves forward with draft Quadra-McKenzie Plan after tense meeting

Robyn Bell
Jul 10, 2025

Saanich residents have had strong feelings, both for and against the QMP, since the process began in 2023.

B.C. Ferries

BC Ferries CEO, two MPs to testify in federal review of $1B loan for Chinese-built vessels

Robyn Bell
Jul 8, 2025

CMI Weihai, a Chinese state-owned shipyard, was awarded the contract for four vessels after no Canadian companies submitted a bid.

Ocean

Orcas sharing prey with humans may be their way of learning about us

Robyn Bell
Jul 4, 2025

Scientists studied two decades of interactions where orcas appeared to share food with people.

Indigenous

New reports offer roadmap to repatriation of Indigenous artifacts in BC and beyond

Robyn Bell
Jul 4, 2025

Roughly 100K artifacts stolen from BC First Nations are in institutions around the world—including 2,500 human remains.

Events

Events happening in Greater Victoria this July

Robyn Bell
Jul 2, 2025

Markets, car shows, and festivals galore are happening around town this month.

Events

Canada Day Events Happening in Greater Victoria

Robyn Bell
Jun 30, 2025

Enjoy Canadian fun in Victoria, Langford, Sooke, Sidney, and Saanich.

Homelessness

BC Housing denies expansion of Saanich shelter, despite saying it would earmark funding for it

Robyn Bell
Jun 18, 2025

Victoria Native Friendship Centre was told money would be set aside to double shelter capacity, but BC Housing says the application was filed wrong.

Victoria City Council

Victoria unveils new community safety plan

Robyn Bell
Jun 16, 2025

The draft plan, which includes 95 recommendations, will be reviewed by city council on Thursday