Jeff Bell

Victoria

Reporter at Times Colonist

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Obituary: Educator served as head of prestigious schools, including Glenlyon and Pearson College

2 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

An educator who served as head of Glenlyon Preparatory School, Pearson College and Upper Canada College Preparatory School died Saturday on Salt Spring Island. Hamish Simpson, who was 89, was “one of the greatest educators I have had the privilege to know,” said Chad Holtum, Glenlyon Norfolk School’s head of school.
Man drowns after machinery falls into ocean at Crofton pulp mill

2 days ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Jeff Bell

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are investigating the drowning of a machinery operator in an industrial incident at the Crofton pulp mill on Wednesday. Police responded about noon to the Catalyst Pulp and Paper Mill after receiving a report that a piece of heavy equipment had fallen into the ocean with its operator trapped inside. Canadian Coast Guard divers attempted a rescue, but the 30-year-old man could not be revived.
Man drowns after machinery falls into ocean at Crofton pulp mill

2 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are investigating the drowning of a machinery operator in an industrial incident at the Crofton pulp mill on Wednesday. Police responded about noon to the Catalyst Pulp and Paper Mill after receiving a report that a piece of heavy equipment had fallen into the ocean with its operator trapped inside. Canadian Coast Guard divers attempted a rescue, but the 30-year-old man could not be revived.
Police release image of suspect in Sidney break-and-enter

2 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a break-and-enter last week at a Sidney residence. Police were called about 12:30 p.m. May 26 to a home on Patricia Place, and obtained surveillance video showing a male breaking in. The man is alleged to have stolen cash and jewelry. The RCMP Forensic Identification Section was called in to help process evidence.
Victoria police use new legislation to recover $80,000 stolen from senior in tech-support scam

3 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

Victoria police say they have recovered about $80,000 in cryptocurrency funds stolen from an 84-year-old in what they call “a complex tech-support scam.”Police said the case marks the first time federal legislation passed last year to address seizure of digital assets has been used in B.C.The legislation, introduced under Bill C-47, gave police authority to search for and seize digital assets, including virtual currency.
Work site blast in Langford sends large pieces of debris flying

3 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

West Shore RCMP say a blast at a work site on the Trans-Canada Highway in Langford on Tuesday afternoon was larger than expected, with some of the debris hitting the windshield of a passing vehicle. Police said when they responded to the incident about 4:45 p.m. in the 2800-block of the highway, one officer noticed pieces of rock that were the size of his hand.
Cowichan rescue group joins with Rotary to raise funds for new building

3 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

Cowichan Search and Rescue has teamed up with the Duncan Daybreak Rotary Club to raise funds for a new $2.5-million facility for the rescue team. The team responds to about 60 calls in an average year, but received a record 79 calls last year, involving about 4,200 hours of service.
Disbarred B.C. lawyer must pay $270,000 to sexual assault victim

3 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeremy Hainsworth |Jeff Bell

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered a disbarred lawyer to pay $270,000 to a woman he was convicted of sexually assaulting in 2018. Marc Andre Scheirer was found guilty in November 2020 of sexually assaulting the woman, a prospective client, and received a conditional sentence and two years’ probation. Scheirer, also known as Marc Andre Eckardt, unsuccessfully appealed the conviction. A civil suit launched by the victim was heard in Vancouver last October.
Travelling RBCM dinosaur exhibit opens this weekend in Nanaimo

3 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

A herd of dinosaurs from the Royal B.C. Museum has made its way to Nanaimo, where the travelling exhibit will be on display from Saturday through Sept. 6. Dinosaurs of B.C, which debuted at the Royal B.C. Museum in 2023, moves to Nanaimo after a months-long stay at the Museum of Campbell River. Nanaimo Museum curator Aimee Greenaway said staff is excited to have the exhibit, which includes bones and footprints from dinosaurs from Vancouver Island, the Peace region and the Kootenays.
Carnival-ride injury in Port Hardy under investigation

3 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

Technical Safety B.C. says it is investigating an injury on a carnival ride last weekend in Port Hardy. The incident happened on the Zipper on Saturday, said the organization, which oversees the safe installation and operation of amusement rides and other equipment. “We are working with the operator, and more details will be available once the investigation is complete,” the organization said.

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