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Robyn Bell

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

Victoria City Council

Victoria mayor apologizes for Dowler Place rollout

Robyn Bell
Jun 12, 2025

Mayor Alto says the access hub has helped 75 people so far, but North Park residents previously criticized the lack community engagement

Events

UVic study: understanding kelp forests could be key to Canada's net-zero emissions goal

Robyn Bell
Jun 6, 2025

Early research suggests Canada's kelp forests can capture a combined 40K-400K tonnes of carbon each year.

Diversity

BC’s gender pay gap is shrinking, but still one of the largest in Canada

Robyn Bell
Jun 3, 2025

The province had the fourth-highest gender pay gap in Canada

Politics

Local leaders voice opposition to BC’s proposed infrastructure act

Robyn Bell
May 28, 2025

South Island mayors, First Nation chiefs, and MLAs have said the bill could allow new projects to skip environmental and Indigenous consultations.

Municipal

Province orders Oak Bay to change bylaws to meet housing targets

Robyn Bell
May 22, 2025

The municipality is one of two in BC to be called out by the housing minister for slow progress.

Overdose Crisis

Key findings from inquest into UVic student’s on-campus death

Robyn Bell
May 16, 2025

The inquest finished this week, with the jury making 10 recommendations to prevent similar deaths.