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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.

Indigenous

Photos: South Island Powwow returns for third year

Robyn Bell
Sep 30, 2024

A record 11K people attended the event at Royal Athletic Park.

Mental Health

Inquiry finds death at the Royal Jubilee accidental, calls for increased monitoring of psychiatric patients

Robyn Bell
Sep 25, 2024

Paul Spencer died in 2019 after an altercation with hospital security, leading to the two-week inquiry

Latest News

Victoria school board ordered by province to develop safety plan

Robyn Bell
Sep 20, 2024

SD61 board must collaborate with Greater Victoria police departments to create the plan

Ocean

Salish Sea too noisy for killer whales to hunt

Robyn Bell
Sep 12, 2024

Data show ambient noise from vessels cause changes in hunting behaviour in both Southern and Northern Resident killer whales

Policing

Victoria Police ready for next phase of Pandora-Ellice Safety Plan

Robyn Bell
Sep 11, 2024

VicPD will no longer escort emergency services for all Pandora calls

Climate Change

Canada’s 2023 wildfires were a top global carbon emitter

Robyn Bell
Aug 29, 2024

The country's worst wildfire season on record released more greenhouse gasses than all but three countries

Events

Victoria to host first-ever Caribbean Carnival this weekend

Robyn Bell
Aug 22, 2024

i-Land Festival will take over Centennial Square for two days of music, dance, food, and fun.

Film

Island-born cinematographer Jeff Zwicker takes on hit-show ‘The Last of Us’

Robyn Bell
Jul 31, 2024

Zwicker's award-winning work in horror films led him to the hit HBO zombie thriller