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Jeff Bell

Jeff Bell

Jeff Bell has been working at his hometown newspaper since 1990, having worked at a couple of weeklies beforehand. He has covered a variety of beats in his career, most recently education, police and all things municipal.

When he’s not on the job, he likes to golf, hang out with Krista, meet up with friends and keep track of his 12 nieces and nephews, and 11 great nieces and nephews (with one more on the way).

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Recent Work by Jeff

Man with dementia, 64, found dead a week after walking away from care home

Man with dementia, 64, found dead a week after walking away from care home

Christian Dube’s body was found Saturday, his family said on a Facebook page called Help Chris Come Home.
Lithium battery explodes, igniting clothes in Dashwood fire chief’s closet

Lithium battery explodes, igniting clothes in Dashwood fire chief’s closet

Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Nick Acciavatti said the battery, for an airsoft gun, was not charging when it self-detonated
Coroners office investigating death of man found off Willows Beach

Coroners office investigating death of man found off Willows Beach

The man was retrieved by a nearby civilian vessel and transported to Oak Bay Marina
Inquest jury considering its verdict in death at Departure Bay terminal

Inquest jury considering its verdict in death at Departure Bay terminal

Jer Wood shot himself while under police fire after driving off a ferry in Nanaimo six years ago
Flat-bed truck stolen from View Royal business compound

Flat-bed truck stolen from View Royal business compound

The white 2014 Dodge 3500 was stolen about 1:45 a.m. Nov. 8 from the compound at 1492 Admirals Rd.
Suspected drink spiking prompts police warning in Nanaimo

Suspected drink spiking prompts police warning in Nanaimo

A woman at a nightclub alerted staff after seeing a foreign substance in her glass
Sharp drop in international students triggers layoffs at Camosun

Sharp drop in international students triggers layoffs at Camosun

The college says it has 400 fewer international students than it budgeted for in 2025/26 and numbers are expected to decline further, resulting in a projected deficit of at least $5 million
‘He knew his life was ending’: Inquest probes man’s shooting death at ferry terminal

‘He knew his life was ending’: Inquest probes man’s shooting death at ferry terminal

Jer Wood’s mother, who was the first to testify at the inquest, says her son, who died on his 39th birthday, had become addicted after a work injury
Three confirmed dead in Monday fire on Maple Bay Road

Three confirmed dead in Monday fire on Maple Bay Road

Two more bodies were found when crews were able to do a full check of the home, North Cowichan’s fire chief said Wednesday.
Large forested area added to Gabriola Island park

Large forested area added to Gabriola Island park

The 31.5-hectare parcel known as Wilkinson Woods was bought by the Regional District of Nanaimo and will be added to 707 Community Park
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