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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.

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Recent Work by Andrew A.

Victoria exceeds first-year housing target, falls short on affordability

Victoria exceeds first-year housing target, falls short on affordability

A city report says 1,477 net new units were completed in the first year, exceeding the target of 659 new homes
Victoria needs to stay competitive in attracting world travellers: tourism head

Victoria needs to stay competitive in attracting world travellers: tourism head

A new roadmap for the industry’s growth over the next 10 years envisions everything from a new conference centre to a string of new hotels
$300-million proposal for Mayfair Lanes site wins Saanich council backing

$300-million proposal for Mayfair Lanes site wins Saanich council backing

The development will feature three towers ranging from 21 to 24 storeys, 555 rental residential units, commercial space and a Real Canadian Superstore outlet
Maritime Museum, First Nations pitch $40M attraction for Victoria's Inner Harbour

Maritime Museum, First Nations pitch $40M attraction for Victoria's Inner Harbour

The floating structure would house a Lekwungen People’s welcome and exhibit centre illustrating how the Indigenous people used waterways for thousands of years before contact
Victoria to launch tax-relief pilot program for businesses in Harris Green

Victoria to launch tax-relief pilot program for businesses in Harris Green

The pilot program, which could translate into a tax break of as much as $4,925 for some properties, comes as property taxes soar based on development potential
Saanich moves to reduce parking requirements for new developments

Saanich moves to reduce parking requirements for new developments

The minimum number of parking spaces required for housing projects of fewer than 12 units will be reduced to one stall per unit.
Saanich speeds up construction of non-market-price housing

Saanich speeds up construction of non-market-price housing

It’s the kind of project the mayor of Saanich believes strikes a blow for affordability in a very expensive municipality and sets the district on course to reaching its housing targets.
CRD board moves closer to forming regional transportation authority

CRD board moves closer to forming regional transportation authority

Once the service is up and operating — likely the second quarter of next year — it will be able to speak with one voice for the region on transportation matters
Two massive Victoria developments to forge ahead, others may get shelved

Two massive Victoria developments to forge ahead, others may get shelved

Developers of giant projects in Vic West and Harris Green say they hope to start construction soon despite economic challenges.
$3,500 grants to upgrade skills for in-demand jobs on offer for September

$3,500 grants to upgrade skills for in-demand jobs on offer for September

The grants can be used for training in fields ranging from emergency medical responder to EV repair, wildfire fighting and cybersecurity training
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