Skip to content
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
[email protected]

Recent Work by Andrew A.

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 to limit size of homes on farmland to 4,300 square feet

Saanich to limit size of homes on farmland to 4,300 square feet

One of the district’s goals is to slow sharp increases in the cost of agricultural land, which makes it difficult to acquire land for farming
City gets an earful over Victoria's Dowler Place facility

City gets an earful over Victoria's Dowler Place facility

Many residents voiced concerns for their own safety and that of their children, worried about open drug use, increased crime and what is going to happen to the neighbourhood when the facility is up and running.
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.
Victoria land survey firm takes B.C. Transit to court over eviction

Victoria land survey firm takes B.C. Transit to court over eviction

B.C. Transit bought the property in 2020 for $1.84 million, with plans for a $48-million operations and maintenance yard
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
City of Victoria shuts down public comments on social media, citing rise in hate

City of Victoria shuts down public comments on social media, citing rise in hate

Since Aug. 2, the public has not been able to weigh in on posts from the city on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn
Using parking lots for temporary shelter nixed in tight Victoria council vote

Using parking lots for temporary shelter nixed in tight Victoria council vote

Council voted 5-4 to defeat a motion that would have given some churches and community organizations a tax break in exchange for use of their lots to house the homeless
City cracks down on distribution of single-use items

City cracks down on distribution of single-use items

As of December, restaurants in the city will only be able to hand out single-use items when customers ask for them
Victoria mayor suggests premier stay in his lane in firefighter suspension

Victoria mayor suggests premier stay in his lane in firefighter suspension

The suspension of Victoria firefighter is a local-government personnel issue, mayor says.
More work by Andrew A. >