Harry Corro

1 week ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Harry Corro

Passengers flying in and out of Victoria International Airport (YYJ) will see no immediate changes, but behind the scenes, a significant shift is underway. After 41 years of providing parking services, Vancouver Island-based Robbins Parking is ending its contract with the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) on May 31, after an American company, Laz Parking, was awarded the new contract.

1 week ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Harry Corro

Victoria singer-songwriter Leif Bradshaw was deep in preparations for an upcoming performance when news broke that shook the music world: Billy Joel, the legendary "Piano Man," had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and would be cancelling all upcoming concerts. The announcement, made on Friday, May 23, sent ripples of concern throughout the 76-year-old icon's fan base.

1 week ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Harry Corro

Diana Schaffter, a Vancouver Island-based author, is still trying to let it sink in: the success of her debut novel, Armando & the Amazing Animal Race, which has soared to the top of Amazon's bestseller lists in both Canada and the United States. Released on May 20, the novel has captivated readers, reaching audiences as far afield as the UK, Italy, Germany and India. "Wildly inventive, imaginative and inspiring," a review on Amazon read. "Couldn't put it down," stated another.

1 week ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Harry Corro

Residents of Brentwood Bay have a new reason to celebrate as Azure Pier Coastal Cafe officially opened its doors on Sunday, May 25, much to the delight of locals eager for a fresh culinary experience. The cafe, located at 899 Marchant Rd. in the space formerly occupied by Blues Bayou Cafe, promises a contemporary twist on cafe classics with shoreline views. Nick Filipchuk, a Brentwood Bay resident, was on his usual evening walk on Friday (May 23), when his curiosity brought him to the cafe.

1 week ago | peninsulanewsreview.com | Harry Corro

Residents of Brentwood Bay have a new reason to celebrate as Azure Pier Coastal Cafe officially opened its doors on Sunday, May 25, much to the delight of locals eager for a fresh culinary experience. The cafe, located at 899 Marchant Rd. in the space formerly occupied by Blues Bayou Cafe, promises a contemporary twist on cafe classics with shoreline views. Nick Filipchuk, a Brentwood Bay resident, was on his usual evening walk on Friday (May 23), when his curiosity brought him to the cafe.