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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.

Saanich to relaunch e-bike incentive, asks province to follow suit

Saanich to relaunch e-bike incentive, asks province to follow suit

Saanich’s incentive program is expected to return later this year with a budget of $130,000 for 100 incentive packages for residents to purchase e-bikes
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Saanich residents express worry about massive change amid debate over new Official Community Plan

Saanich residents express worry about massive change amid debate over new Official Community Plan

Proposal would see a taller Saanich, with buildings up to 18 storeys along major corridors.
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North Saanich accused of favouring complainers over community in closing pickleball courts

North Saanich accused of favouring complainers over community in closing pickleball courts

Those signing an online petition want the district to consider sound-mitigation measures to address noise complaints from nearby homes, rather than shutting down the courts
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Cascadia Liquor workers poised to strike at three Greater Victoria stores

Cascadia Liquor workers poised to strike at three Greater Victoria stores

Picket lines are expected at the Quadra Village, Eagle Creek and Colwood stores on Saturday.
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Tower-height cut, waterfront pathway to be added to Capital Iron lands plan

Tower-height cut, waterfront pathway to be added to Capital Iron lands plan

The project preserves three heritage buildings along Store Street and adds up to 12 buildings that will be a mix of light ­industrial, office, commercial and ­residential apartments.
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North Saanich opts to close Wain Park pickleball courts, citing noise

North Saanich opts to close Wain Park pickleball courts, citing noise

Despite residents’ heavy use of the two courts, council voted to shut them down as of May 7, rejecting sound-mitigation options.
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Saanich pushes for free transit for those 18 and younger

Saanich pushes for free transit for those 18 and younger

Council is urging the province to expand the current program that provides free rides for those 12 and under
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Esquimalt eyes 7.72 per cent tax hike for budget with few frills

Esquimalt eyes 7.72 per cent tax hike for budget with few frills

The increase in taxes is expected to cost homeowners with property worth $1 million an extra $230 in property taxes this year
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Saanich explores uniting fire department with Victoria, Oak Bay and Esquimalt

Saanich explores uniting fire department with Victoria, Oak Bay and Esquimalt

Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock has written to the mayors of Victoria, Esquimalt and Oak Bay proposing a discussion about a collective approach to firefighting.
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Saanich not on pace to meet housing targets but improvements made, mayor says

Saanich not on pace to meet housing targets but improvements made, mayor says

“It takes a while to get things turned in the right direction,” says Mayor Dean Murdock. “And I think what we’re seeing with this first six months of reporting is that largely we’re trending toward meeting the first year’s target.”
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