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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

North Saanich resident hopes to break world records on his e-longboard

North Saanich resident hopes to break world records on his e-longboard

Bradley Smith plans to travel 3,500 kilometres on his electric-powered longboard.
Our Community: Camosun students get hands-on; hospital campaign gets a boost

Our Community: Camosun students get hands-on; hospital campaign gets a boost

During the dig, instructors and students from the college’s Indigenous Studies program helped honour the life and death of the bear through song.
Don't cheap out on travel medical, experts say, after family runs into resistance from insurance firm

Don't cheap out on travel medical, experts say, after family runs into resistance from insurance firm

Danielle Kliaman’s family has had difficulty getting her travel medical insurance company to pay after she was hit by a truck in Thailand
Explore: Organ Crawl; Community Day at Maritime Museum; alpine and rock garden sale

Explore: Organ Crawl; Community Day at Maritime Museum; alpine and rock garden sale

Events: Organ Crawl on Saturday, April 20; Maritime Museum event on Thursday, April 18; Rock and alpine garden sale in Sidney on Sunday, April 21
Family left with bill after Victoria woman injured in Thailand

Family left with bill after Victoria woman injured in Thailand

Every bone in Danielle Kliaman's foot was broken when she was hit by a truck while riding a scooter in Thailand on Saturday. Now her family is having to pay tens of thousands of dollars for her care after her travel medical insurance company refused to pay up.
Snowbirds return for Comox Air Show

Snowbirds return for Comox Air Show

The May 18 event celebrates the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 100 years of service as a distinct military element
Our Community: Lawn bowling, classic boats, art auction, resilience grants

Our Community: Lawn bowling, classic boats, art auction, resilience grants

Members of the 101-year-old club will be on hand to demonstrate and give novices an introduction to the sport, with all necessary equipment provided.
Victoria temple planned for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Victoria temple planned for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The design, location and construction timeline for the temple, which would be the second in B.C., have yet to be determined
Weigh in on life in capital region in Vital Signs survey

Weigh in on life in capital region in Vital Signs survey

The responses are paired with statistics to produce the annual Victoria Vital Signs report, a snapshot of livability and well-being in Greater Victoria
Explore: Container garden workshop; Grocery Wars tour; Earth Day

Explore: Container garden workshop; Grocery Wars tour; Earth Day

Upcoming events: Container garden workshop on April 13; walking tour; Earth Day on April 14; Earth Day events on April 17 and now until April 30.
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