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Robyn Bell

Drugs

BC ends take-home safer supply amid concerns of drug diversion

Robyn Bell
Feb 20, 2025

Those who rely on the safer supply program will need to consume their prescription under supervision.

History

Royal Roads student maps Lekwungen names for Victoria’s landmarks

Robyn Bell
Feb 19, 2025

Melinda Quintero's thesis project challenges Victoria's current tourism approach.

Business

Local hardware store closure leaves customers in the lurch

Robyn Bell
Feb 13, 2025

Victoria Specialty Hardware quietly closed, leaving customers wondering how they'll retrieve thousands of dollars worth of purchases.

Education

BC human rights commissioner calls for study on school police liaison officers after Victoria School Board firing

Robyn Bell
Feb 6, 2025

Kasari Govender says the education minister has essentially made police in schools "mandatory"

History

Black History Month Events 2025

Robyn Bell
Feb 5, 2025

Tours, lectures, fashion shows, and live music celebrating Black culture are happening all month.

Drugs

Island toxic drug deaths hit two-year low last year

Robyn Bell
Feb 5, 2025

The Island recorded 446 toxic drug deaths, with the province hitting a four-year low of 2,253 deaths.

Education

Education minister fires Victoria School Board en masse

Robyn Bell
Jan 31, 2025

The board has been accused of governance issues, not assisting a special adviser, and failing to work with community partners.

Environment

Multiple conservation groups sue Feds over delay in protecting Southern Resident killer whales

Robyn Bell
Jan 30, 2025

The groups argue that DFO and the environment ministry must recommend an emergency order to cabinet immediately.