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Andrew A. Duffy

Andrew A. Duffy

Andrew Duffy has been carrying a pad and pen with journalistic intent through the streets of Victoria since the early 1990s and has been with the Times Colonist covering everything from sports to politics and all points in between since 1996.

The University of Victoria grad and award-winning journalist has been covering the region’s business beat since 2000 with a practised eye focused on financial malfeasance, real estate, the burgeoning tech sector, tourism and forestry.

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Recent Work by Andrew A.

CRD board moves closer to forming regional transportation authority

CRD board moves closer to forming regional transportation authority

Once the service is up and operating — likely the second quarter of next year — it will be able to speak with one voice for the region on transportation matters
City of Victoria shuts down public comments on social media, citing rise in hate

City of Victoria shuts down public comments on social media, citing rise in hate

Since Aug. 2, the public has not been able to weigh in on posts from the city on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn
Using parking lots for temporary shelter nixed in tight Victoria council vote

Using parking lots for temporary shelter nixed in tight Victoria council vote

Council voted 5-4 to defeat a motion that would have given some churches and community organizations a tax break in exchange for use of their lots to house the homeless
City cracks down on distribution of single-use items

City cracks down on distribution of single-use items

As of December, restaurants in the city will only be able to hand out single-use items when customers ask for them
Victoria mayor suggests premier stay in his lane in firefighter suspension

Victoria mayor suggests premier stay in his lane in firefighter suspension

The suspension of Victoria firefighter is a local-government personnel issue, mayor says.
Union confirms Victoria firefighter suspended one day for letter sent to premier

Union confirms Victoria firefighter suspended one day for letter sent to premier

The union representing Josh Montgomery has confirmed that he "was disciplined for his opinions shared in a letter" asking Premier David Eby to prevent a social services hub on Dowler Place.
Victoria adds more opportunities for public to address council

Victoria adds more opportunities for public to address council

Only one evening council meeting will be held each month, and as many as 15 members of the public can address council on any topic
Residents dismayed after Victoria agrees to allow social-services centres throughout city

Residents dismayed after Victoria agrees to allow social-services centres throughout city

Council voted 6-3 to adopt amendments to its zoning bylaw that will allow temporary social-services centres anywhere in the city, as long as they meet certain conditions
$3,500 grants to upgrade skills for in-demand jobs on offer for September

$3,500 grants to upgrade skills for in-demand jobs on offer for September

The grants can be used for training in fields ranging from emergency medical responder to EV repair, wildfire fighting and cybersecurity training
Victoria to launch pilot to get 'most vulnerable' into labour pool

Victoria to launch pilot to get 'most vulnerable' into labour pool

The province is investing $4M in the Community-based Employment Services program, in partnership with the federal government
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