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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.

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Recent Work by Pedro

Explore: Opera in the Open Air, ArtisTREE Festival, Eats and Beats

Explore: Opera in the Open Air, ArtisTREE Festival, Eats and Beats

Events: Enjoy opera at Open Air, take in Government House gardens and ArtisTREE Festival, party at Eats and Beats
Sooke Potholes fire burning five km from Greater Victoria's water supply

Sooke Potholes fire burning five km from Greater Victoria's water supply

The Capital Regional District says the fire is not currently deemed a risk to the watershed or its tree canopy, but it is being monitored
Our Community: Cross-Canada cycle ride raises money for Parkinson's programs

Our Community: Cross-Canada cycle ride raises money for Parkinson's programs

The relay features 15 riders in three teams, each including at least one cyclist living with Parkinson’s
'Just the nicest people': Friend remembers Salt Spring sailors

'Just the nicest people': Friend remembers Salt Spring sailors

Tim O’Connor, co-owner of a coffee house in Ganges, says the couple had been excited about the prospect of walking the Camino again.
Explore: Oak Bay car shows; Japan Fest; Supers Take the Field

Explore: Oak Bay car shows; Japan Fest; Supers Take the Field

Events: Car shows in Oak Bay, Saturday and Sunday; Japan Fest in Broadmead Village on Saturday; Superhero fundraiser at Starlight Stadium on Saturday.
Non-profit buys Parksville apartment building with provincial help

Non-profit buys Parksville apartment building with provincial help

The 50-unit Moilliet Manor, which provides seniors housing at low rents, has been purchased with funding from the provincial Rental Protection Fund
Our Community: Network celebrates 100,000th little free library book in Greater Victoria

Our Community: Network celebrates 100,000th little free library book in Greater Victoria

The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network is marking the event with a picnic at Rutledge Park
Closing of Ukrainian Village on Cook Street bittersweet for residents

Closing of Ukrainian Village on Cook Street bittersweet for residents

The two-storey facility has been the temporary first residence for 131 families starting a new life in Canada, but it’s closing its doors at the end of July
Explore: Learn about flying mammals, crab fishery, classic cars

Explore: Learn about flying mammals, crab fishery, classic cars

Learn all about bats at a guided evening walk at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
Our Community: Kids' salmon art, protect your home from wildfires

Our Community: Kids' salmon art, protect your home from wildfires

Two Island children have won first place in their age categories in the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s annual Kids Salmon Art Contest
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