Author

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

Old-growth protesters in Walbran Valley stay put as BC Supreme Court approves injunction

Robyn Bell
Sep 15, 2025

The injunction was approved last Friday and could be enforced at any time.

Crime

Local food truck business targeted by vandals this summer

Robyn Bell
Sep 3, 2025

All three of Greek n' Go's food trucks have been damaged or broken into this summer.

Community

Victoria company creates community through sharing outdoor gear

Robyn Bell
Aug 25, 2025

Meerkat is a new website and soon-to-be app that lets people lend and borrow outdoor equipment.

Ocean

UVic releases groundbreaking study on the cost of the 2014-2016 marine heat wave

Robyn Bell
Jul 24, 2025

The Blob reshaped how ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean functioned—and climate change makes it likelier that these extreme weather events will return

Healthcare

Royal Jubilee one of two BC hospitals offering new treatment for late-stage prostate cancer

Robyn Bell
Jul 17, 2025

Pluvicto is the newest innovation in treating late-stage prostate cancer—and could provide a blueprint for treating other cancers someday.

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.