Percy B. Scurrah

Percy Beall Scurrah (June 17, 1883 – July 14, 1970) was mayor of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada from 1955 to 1961. He was the first mayor to have three consecutive terms. He is responsible for bringing the BC Ferries to Victoria - prior to that, the only service to the mainland (Vancouver) was through the CPR ferry through Nanaimo. He was born in Brechin, Ontario.

Mayoral achievements Aside from pulling Victoria out of a budget deficit, was the replacement of the "shaky" Point Ellice Bridge, and development of today's Centennial Square, commemorating the city's 100th birthday in January 1962.

Private life Scurrah attended Hillcrest Academy in Ontario for his early education and later went to Queen's University in Kingston. selling quality dresses, coats, suits and sportswear at 728-730 Yates Street, a landmark in Victoria until it closed in 1962.

Rotary Scurrah was a Rotarian and he served as Rotary Club President, Northwest District Governor and International Director in Canada. He has the honour of being called "one of Victoria's greatest citizens".