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Pedro Arrais

Pedro Arrais

Pedro Arrais is a reporter with the Times Colonist who is most comfortable when he uses his curiosity and listening skills to engage with the public. He covers breaking news, cats, and any other story that needs telling. He writes the weekly Our Community column.

After obtaining a certificate in public relations from the University of Victoria, he worked in communications at different levels of government.

Before joining the Times Colonist in 2006, Pedro worked in the automotive industry. He still can’t stop looking at or writing about cars. Believing in the adage “mens sana in corpore sano,” Pedro enjoys coaching 10K runners by day and cycling into the wee hours at night.

Email
parrais@timescolonist.com

Recent Work by Pedro

UVic convocation includes honorary degrees for VANDU co-founder, arts trailblazer

UVic convocation includes honorary degrees for VANDU co-founder, arts trailblazer

The university will be awarding more than 3,900 degrees, diplomas and certificates to graduates in nine in-person ceremonies over the course of five days
Lecture to look at perils and promise of AI

Lecture to look at perils and promise of AI

Dr. Michael Ridley, one of the featured speakers at Friday’s debate, says people need to know more about how algorithms use artificial intelligence
Province announces new e-bike rebate modelled on Saanich program

Province announces new e-bike rebate modelled on Saanich program

Income-based system doesn’t require scrapping a vehicle and offers rebates of up to $1,400
Together Against Poverty Society helps seniors facing renoviction

Together Against Poverty Society helps seniors facing renoviction

Renovictions can be especially disruptive for seniors, as they may have to relocate to a spot that’s far from the community where they have put down roots.
Mother of dead infant located; baby died of natural causes: police

Mother of dead infant located; baby died of natural causes: police

The mother of an infant found dead in a shopping bag at a Victoria strip mall has been found and is receiving medical care and support, Victoria police said Friday.
Oak Bay and Saanich mayors give helping hand to project fitting prosthetics to Ukrainians

Oak Bay and Saanich mayors give helping hand to project fitting prosthetics to Ukrainians

The Victoria Hand Project provides 3-D printed prosthetic hands and services to amputees facing poverty and other barriers to receiving care around the world — including Ukraine.
'This is unreal': Residents of Langford highrise scramble to find another place to live

'This is unreal': Residents of Langford highrise scramble to find another place to live

Tenants were told to vacate immediately and that they could return later to retrieve possessions at their own risk.
Pandemic portraits: Images captured in first year of COVID-19 compiled in new book

Pandemic portraits: Images captured in first year of COVID-19 compiled in new book

The Royal B.C. Museum turned artist Adad Hannah’s static video portraits of people in his Burnaby neighbourhood over the first year of the pandemic into an exhibit, and now a book
B.C. Transit launches new 'RapidBus,' offering more trips with fewer stops

B.C. Transit launches new 'RapidBus,' offering more trips with fewer stops

Buses every seven to eight minute at peak times on new Route 95; every 15 minutes in off hours.
Newcomer's neighbourhood maps highlight hidden gems

Newcomer's neighbourhood maps highlight hidden gems

Masami Teramachi creates community maps that are whimsical and person, showing secret paths, hidden gems and favourite haunts for coffee as well as local characters
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