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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.

Email
aduffy@timescolonist.com

Recent Work by Andrew A.

Plan to re-imagine Saanich's Uptown corridor moving ahead

Plan to re-imagine Saanich's Uptown corridor moving ahead

The hope is that new zoning designations will allow the district to encourage the redevelopment of existing properties into mixed-use projects with dense residential components.
IIO investigating after man injured in Port Alberni RCMP custody

IIO investigating after man injured in Port Alberni RCMP custody

B.C.’s police watchdog is looking into how and when the man was injured and what role, if any, police played in the incident.
Saanich OKs food trucks and Christmas tree sales in parks

Saanich OKs food trucks and Christmas tree sales in parks

Currently, vendors require a temporary-use permit, which comes with a rigorous multi-department approval process that can take up to five months.
Victoria moves toward banning sheltering in two more parks

Victoria moves toward banning sheltering in two more parks

City staff have been asked to work with B.C. Housing and other service providers to find alternate shelter for those currently camping out in Vic West and Irving parks
Victoria EV owners to be allowed to charge vehicles on street with cords

Victoria EV owners to be allowed to charge vehicles on street with cords

Fees for DC fast chargers will also be based on the amount of power delivered rather than time they are in use
New housing units move forward in Saanich, including six-storey rental building

New housing units move forward in Saanich, including six-storey rental building

It’s a small step toward meeting provincial housing targets, which require Saanich to provide 4,610 net new units over the next five years
Saanich taxpayers face average $271 increase as council finalizes budget

Saanich taxpayers face average $271 increase as council finalizes budget

Council voted unanimously to pass the $190-million budget, which translates into a tax increase of 7.93 per cent
Saanich puts plan to charge for yard-waste drop-off on hold

Saanich puts plan to charge for yard-waste drop-off on hold

The plan had been to impose a new fee for dumping yard waste while offering larger curbside organics recycling bins.
Roadside produce stands, pop-up farm markets get green light in Saanich

Roadside produce stands, pop-up farm markets get green light in Saanich

Roadside stands for garden produce will be allowed in residential areas and “pocket” and temporary farmer’s markets will be permitted in settings from schools to church parking lots
Saanich to work with Uptown on multicultural winter festival

Saanich to work with Uptown on multicultural winter festival

The goal is to augment Uptown’s existing Light Up holiday event
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