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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 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ 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 council waives development fee for new below-market housing projects

Victoria council waives development fee for new below-market housing projects

Expected cost of not charging the fee is expected to be $1.8 million for one year, to be covered by a federal grant.
Victoria extends chance to weigh in on budget to Dec. 20

Victoria extends chance to weigh in on budget to Dec. 20

The 12.17 per cent tax increase estimated in the first draft of the budget would be the largest in Victoria in more than 10 years.
Victoria looks for another municipality to host Tiny Town

Victoria looks for another municipality to host Tiny Town

Mayor Marianne Alto will write to other councils and electoral area representatives in Greater Victoria to determine if there is any interest in hosting the Caledonia Place facility starting next year
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
CRD approves study of new funding model for theatres

CRD approves study of new funding model for theatres

The Capital Regional District board endorsed the hiring of a consultant.
CRD board elects Sidney mayor as new chair

CRD board elects Sidney mayor as new chair

Sidney Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith is taking over the role held by Saanich Coun. Colin Plant since 2018.
CRD board to mull closer look at funding for regional arts venues

CRD board to mull closer look at funding for regional arts venues

The CRD board is considering hiring a consultant to look at new funding options for the McPherson — currently just funded by Victoria — Royal and Charlie White theatres
Saanich to start requiring energy-performance reports for large buildings

Saanich to start requiring energy-performance reports for large buildings

Council unanimously endorsed a motion this week requiring energy-use reports for buildings over 30,000 square feet starting in 2026
Pushback may prompt rethink of plan to reduce McKenzie motor-vehicle lanes, mayor says

Pushback may prompt rethink of plan to reduce McKenzie motor-vehicle lanes, mayor says

The plan had proposed shifting McKenzie from two lanes of vehicle traffic in each direction to one lane for vehicles, another dedicated to buses and a third protected lane for bikes in each direction
City of Victoria went over budget for CFL game, but says it was worth it

City of Victoria went over budget for CFL game, but says it was worth it

The city’s contributions totalled $491,500, much more than the original commitment of $350,000
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