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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.

Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Speaking to reporters, B.C. Premier David Eby would not commit to overriding the commissioner’s decision or even getting involved.
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Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union says B.C. Ferries gets about $35 million annually from Ottawa, a fraction of what VIA Rail and an East Coast ferry service receive
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B.C. Ferries' four new major vessels will not be made in Canada

B.C. Ferries' four new major vessels will not be made in Canada

The executive director of shipbuilding says no Canadian shipyards submitted proposals for the major vessel program
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Nine-building residential project clears hurdle at Victoria council

Nine-building residential project clears hurdle at Victoria council

The proposal would replace 23 buildings of affordable housing on Blanshard with nine new buildings, including multiple towers
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Victoria council endorses six-storey mixed-use project for upper Fort Street, with conditions

Victoria council endorses six-storey mixed-use project for upper Fort Street, with conditions

Coun. Marg Gardiner said she had intended to move a motion to decline the project.
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Twenty-storey tower part of redevelopment plan for Blanshard housing complex

Twenty-storey tower part of redevelopment plan for Blanshard housing complex

The project, proposed by B.C. Housing, envisions as many as 900 new housing units, 341 of which would be rented at below market rates. There are currently just 196 units on site.
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Shopping for a private island? Here are some things to consider (think boatload of cash and a boat)

Shopping for a private island? Here are some things to consider (think boatload of cash and a boat)

Private islands may be the stuff of dreams, but they’re tough to put a price on, and timing the market to land a good deal can be difficult
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Victoria sets minimum size for downtown suites: 355 square feet

Victoria sets minimum size for downtown suites: 355 square feet

All new housing units in the city will be required to be at least 355 square feet, which was already the standard everywhere but downtown
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Stalled eight-storey condo project on Admiral Inn site gets permit to move ahead

Stalled eight-storey condo project on Admiral Inn site gets permit to move ahead

The 35-unit residential project was first green-lit by Victoria council in 2011, and some councillors say it’s too small to be approved today
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Developers get two more years to break ground on McKenzie, Torquay housing projects

Developers get two more years to break ground on McKenzie, Torquay housing projects

Development permits for projects on McKenzie and on Torquay were set to expire this week, but Saanich council voted to extend them until January 2027
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