Roxanne Egan-Elliott

Roxanne Egan-Elliott has been a reporter with the Times Colonist since 2019, covering Victoria city council and social justice issues. She is on leave until February 2023.

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regan-elliott@timescolonist.com

Recent Work by Roxanne

Parents need to trust their kids when it comes to gender identity and sexuality: counsellor

A rally was held at the B.C. legislature on Wednesday to speak out against sexual orientation and gender identity discussions in schools.

Sep 24, 2023 12:05 AM Read more >

Counter protesters swamp anti-SOGI rally at legislature

Police asked people to leave, saying it was becoming 'unsafe' because of tensions, but hundreds remained.

Sep 21, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Ex-camp counsellor warns parents of LGBTQ kids about Christian summer camp

Parents should be aware of the Crofton-based camp’s stance on sexuality before sending their kids there, former junior counsellor says

Sep 20, 2023 12:15 AM Read more >

BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

The B.C. General Employees’ Union wants to see rent control tied to units, which prevents landlords from raising rents an unlimited amount when a new tenant moves in

Sep 14, 2023 1:01 AM Read more >

Nanaimo lawyer disciplined for 'offensive' comments about member of judiciary

Brett Robert Vining, who practises family law, was found by the Law Society of B.C. to have conducted himself inappropriately and committed professional misconduct

Sep 12, 2023 12:44 AM Read more >

City of Victoria accused of discriminating against girls' softball teams

A complaint filed with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal says the city is depriving players of the opportunity to play softball at a competitive level because it’s failing to provide suitable infrastructure

Sep 9, 2023 5:25 AM Read more >

Island school districts cut ties with Christian camp over agreement staff must sign

Staff members at Camp Qwanoes are expected to refrain from “sexual sins” including premarital sex, adultery, homosexual behaviour and viewing of pornography

Sep 6, 2023 12:55 AM Read more >

Slim housing options for students lead to creative solutions

Lawn-sign campaign in Nanaimo is having some success.

Aug 27, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Dumping of radioactive water in Japan seen as unlikely to affect B.C. waters

Japanese officials announced a plan this week to release radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific starting as early as Thursday.

Aug 24, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Injured raccoon captures hearts in Victoria neighbourhood

When a blind raccoon with a stub of a tail and a lumbering gait disappeared from a Victoria neighbourhood, residents took notice.

Aug 23, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >