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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

Salvation Army short of volunteers to run donation kettles

Salvation Army short of volunteers to run donation kettles

Almost half the shifts are still open for the six kettles in Victoria and Esquimalt, says the pastor at the Salvation Army’s High Point Community Church.
Explore: Puppy Playdate, Govt. House tours, Pancakes and Pajamas

Explore: Puppy Playdate, Govt. House tours, Pancakes and Pajamas

Upcoming events: Howlidays Puppy Playdate on Friday; Government House Tours on Saturday; Pancakes & Pajamas on Saturday
Toy Library a gathering place for parents of young children in Vic West

Toy Library a gathering place for parents of young children in Vic West

At the Salvation Army’s High Point Community Church Toy Library, children can choose from a collection of more than 1,000 items.
Our Community: Homemade baking, Arbutus Singers, Gingerbread Showcase

Our Community: Homemade baking, Arbutus Singers, Gingerbread Showcase

The Second Chance Café, which celebrated its official grand opening Dec. 1, is a social enterprise operated by survivors of brain injuries.
Lighted Truck Parade boasts fleet of 80 trucks decked out in holiday lights

Lighted Truck Parade boasts fleet of 80 trucks decked out in holiday lights

The event collects food and donations for the Mustard Seed Street Church, the Goldstream Food Bank and the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank.
No bus available to be Santa Bus this year, says B.C. Transit

No bus available to be Santa Bus this year, says B.C. Transit

Creating the Santa Bus, which offered free rides and candy canes on various routes, would have required taking a bus out of regular service — potentially affecting service.
Drop off new toys and other donations at CHEK's Christmas Drive Thru

Drop off new toys and other donations at CHEK's Christmas Drive Thru

Contributions can be dropped off from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at locations in Victoria, the West Shore and Nanaimo.
Explore: Free trolley rides, Winterfest, Christmas parades

Explore: Free trolley rides, Winterfest, Christmas parades

Free events this weekend: Horse-drawn trolley rides downtown; Winterfest at the museum; and Christmas parades in Esquimalt and Sidney.
Single-parent resource centre seeing rise in two applications from one house

Single-parent resource centre seeing rise in two applications from one house

A shortage of affordable housing means separating couples often can’t afford to have one move out.
150th anniversary a chance for Cridge to reflect on long history of support for those in need

150th anniversary a chance for Cridge to reflect on long history of support for those in need

The Cridge provides everything from childcare to independent and assisted living for seniors