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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.

Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board told it didn’t follow guidance in handling of complaint

Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board told it didn’t follow guidance in handling of complaint

The Delta Police Department and Surrey Police Service have agreed to investigate how Victoria police handled an investigation that led to charges being stayed against three men.
Complaint against VicPD to be handled by investigators from Surrey, Delta

Complaint against VicPD to be handled by investigators from Surrey, Delta

The Delta and Surrey police departments have confirmed they will conduct a review following a complaint brought by former board member Paul Schachter.
Victoria signals to province: invoice is in the mail

Victoria signals to province: invoice is in the mail

Council has approved $100,000 in stop-gap funding for Our Place to cover operations and a storage facility for the homeless community.
Victoria councillors vote themselves a 25% raise

Victoria councillors vote themselves a 25% raise

The raise, which will take effect in May, will see councillor salaries increase to $65,525 from the current $52,420
Victoria renews dedicated horse-drawn carriage parking agreements

Victoria renews dedicated horse-drawn carriage parking agreements

Deal extended six years; city staff to handle future renewals.
Saanich joins program to test legal riding of electric kick scooters in bike lanes

Saanich joins program to test legal riding of electric kick scooters in bike lanes

E-kick scooters and similar devices will be allowed on some roads and in bike lanes.
Victoria will allow e-kick scooters in bike lanes, low-speed roads; ‘The reality is we’re already there’

Victoria will allow e-kick scooters in bike lanes, low-speed roads; ‘The reality is we’re already there’

Victoria has been pushing the province for years to allow other micro-mobility devices, electric mobility scooters and ­e-wheelchairs to use biking infrastructure.
B.C. Transit's electric-bus deal short circuits

B.C. Transit's electric-bus deal short circuits

The Crown corporation couldn’t make deal with with company that bought original vendor, which went bankrupt.
Police board agrees to external probe of VicPD procedures for officers under investigation

Police board agrees to external probe of VicPD procedures for officers under investigation

An independent investigator will look into how Victoria police handle officers accused of serious breaches and corruption.
Documents could reveal whether Greg Martel was running Ponzi scheme

Documents could reveal whether Greg Martel was running Ponzi scheme

Receiver PricewaterhouseCoopers says it’s tracking more than 50,000 transactions through 40-plus accounts at various financial institutions.
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