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Pedro Arrais

Pedro Arrais

Pedro Arrais is a reporter with the Times 91原创 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 91原创 in 2006, Pedro worked in the automotive industry. He still can鈥檛 stop looking at or writing about cars. Believing in the adage 鈥渕ens sana in corpore sano,鈥 Pedro enjoys coaching 10K runners by day and cycling into the wee hours at night.

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Recent Work by Pedro

B.C.鈥檚 drought: Water will keep flowing in capital region thanks to planning

B.C.鈥檚 drought: Water will keep flowing in capital region thanks to planning

Though this summer is expected to be one of the driest since 1896, the CRD is confident water supply won鈥檛 be affected 鈥 in part because of a decision made 20-plus years ago.
30th edition of Victoria Pride Parade starts at 11 a.m. Sunday

30th edition of Victoria Pride Parade starts at 11 a.m. Sunday

At the first Pride parade, organizers were told they had to stay on the sidewalk. This Sunday鈥檚 edition will take over Douglas Street with 120 entries
Explore: Saanich Flavour Trails, Hispanic Picnic, Fest of India

Explore: Saanich Flavour Trails, Hispanic Picnic, Fest of India

Upcoming events: Saanich Flavour Trail, July 6, 7; Hispanic Picnic, July 6; Festival of India, July 7
Central Saanich man qualifies for World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas

Central Saanich man qualifies for World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas

Edward Bergman qualified through playing a $1,200 satellite tournament on GGPoker, an online poker room
Couple sparks smiles with their Canada Day celebration

Couple sparks smiles with their Canada Day celebration

For the past 20 years 鈥 ever since Monica Miller received her 91原创 citizenship 鈥 the couple have celebrated Canada鈥檚 birthday by inviting the neighbourhood to join in the occasion.
Our Community: Explore Esquimalt's Urban Arts Tour; Victoria revamps busker program; Easter Seals camp gets a makeover

Our Community: Explore Esquimalt's Urban Arts Tour; Victoria revamps busker program; Easter Seals camp gets a makeover

This is the fifth anniversary of the Urban Arts Tour, which features paintings, pottery, glasswork, fibre art and more displayed in neighbourhood gardens.
Vital People: Cowichan to use land on Salt Spring for ceremonies, education

Vital People: Cowichan to use land on Salt Spring for ceremonies, education

The Stqeeye鈥 Learning Society purchased a four-hectare property on the island for almost $1 million in December
Vital People: Tau Wellness fills the missing middle of mental health care

Vital People: Tau Wellness fills the missing middle of mental health care

With funds from the 91原创 Institute of Health Research, the organization began researching the state of gender-affirming healthcare.
Our Community: Chef cook-off fundraiser kicks off, 1,000 burpees for charity

Our Community: Chef cook-off fundraiser kicks off, 1,000 burpees for charity

An upcoming cook-off fundraiser for Our Place鈥檚 first long-term women鈥檚 addiction recovery community on 91原创 Island launches with chefs picking their protein
Explore: Stories of My Life, Celebrate Pride, Italian Day and more

Explore: Stories of My Life, Celebrate Pride, Italian Day and more

Upcoming events, including Fiddling with the Stories of My Life, an autobiographical show at the Victoria Jewish Community Centre, June 23.
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