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Robyn Bell

Events

Black History 2024 Events in Victoria

Robyn Bell
Jan 31, 2024

Uplift Black culture and learn about Black history in Victoria, BC and throughout Canada this February

Forestry

15 Fairy Creek land defenders sued for $10M by Teal-Jones

Robyn Bell
Jan 29, 2024

Defendants say the lawsuit is meant to silence old growth activists

Drugs

470 Islanders died from toxic drugs in 2023

Robyn Bell
Jan 24, 2024

Last year marked the highest toxic drug death rate in BC since recording began

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