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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.

Protests

UVic students set up encampment on campus in support of Palestine

Robyn Bell
May 1, 2024

The encampment was set up Wednesday morning, joining students across North America

Ocean

New study shows accelerating decline in Southern Resident orca population

Robyn Bell
Apr 22, 2024

The population could decline by one whale each year, before hurtling toward extinction.

Legal

BC climate activist faces deportation decision

Robyn Bell
Apr 16, 2024

Zain Haq, 23, could be the first person deported from Canada for climate activism

Crime

New season of Island Crime investigates three unsolved Victoria murders

Robyn Bell
Apr 5, 2024

Laura Palmer explores the deaths of three teenage girls on her podcast—and the connections tying their grisly murders together.

Arts

Trash to treasure: Victoria fashion brand makes use of ocean plastic waste

Robyn Bell
Mar 26, 2024

ANIÁN has partnered with the Ocean Legacy Foundation to create buttons from beach scraps

Arts

Hermann’s Upstairs to close, Victoria’s music scene shrinks further

Robyn Bell
Mar 12, 2024

The venue quietly announced on its website that it would close March 31.