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Pedro Arrais

Pedro Arrais

Pedro Arrais is a reporter with the Times Colonist who is most comfortable when he uses his curiosity and listening skills to engage with the public. He covers breaking news, cats, and any other story that needs telling. He writes the weekly Our Community column.

After obtaining a certificate in public relations from the University of Victoria, he worked in communications at different levels of government.

Before joining the Times Colonist in 2006, Pedro worked in the automotive industry. He still can’t stop looking at or writing about cars. Believing in the adage “mens sana in corpore sano,” Pedro enjoys coaching 10K runners by day and cycling into the wee hours at night.

Email
parrais@timescolonist.com

Recent Work by Pedro

Island Health launches helpline for mental health and substance use

Island Health launches helpline for mental health and substance use

The Mental Health and Substance Use Service Link can be reached at 1-888-885-8824.
Saanich asking residents about safety on Cedar Hill Cross Road

Saanich asking residents about safety on Cedar Hill Cross Road

The District of Saanich is asking residents to take part in a survey about Cedar Hill Cross Road in an effort to improve transportation safety in the area.
Woman arrested after two grass fires an hour apart in Port Alberni

Woman arrested after two grass fires an hour apart in Port Alberni

With the help of witnesses, officers identified a woman who was seen at both fires.
Garth Homer Foundation receives $34-million legacy gift

Garth Homer Foundation receives $34-million legacy gift

“The first thing I did when I opened that envelope was to sit down and take a deep breath,” Bruce Homer, vice-chair of the Garth Homer Foundation, said of the $34-million bequest from Kathleen Sheret.
A bus every seven minutes at peak on new Route 95 West Shore service

A bus every seven minutes at peak on new Route 95 West Shore service

Bus riders can expect a bus to arrive every seven to eight minutes during peak travel times on B.C. Transit’s new Route 95.
Our Community: Raising funds for Easter Seals, hiking for hospice

Our Community: Raising funds for Easter Seals, hiking for hospice

Paddle for kids; dog calendar contest; bursaries for arts students
Vital People: Disability society receives funding for case worker

Vital People: Disability society receives funding for case worker

The organization has about 400 clients and receives thousands of calls for assistance every year in British Columbia.
Vital People: Shelbourne Community Kitchen plans expansion

Vital People: Shelbourne Community Kitchen plans expansion

Organization has 1,400 members and serves 1,100 adults and 400 children
Comox Community Centre to receive $485,000 to make it greener and more efficient

Comox Community Centre to receive $485,000 to make it greener and more efficient

The plan is to replace the centre’s existing fossil-fuel-burning heating and ventilation system with an emissions-free electric heat pump.
Man suffers facial injuries in Nanaimo shooting; second shooting in a week

Man suffers facial injuries in Nanaimo shooting; second shooting in a week

The 39-year-old victim flagged down community safety officers for help.
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