With all this time spent sitting in my house, I thought it would be a great time to try and shed 5 or 6 pounds. Fortunately I have never...

I have put interviewing people on hold for a few weeks, while we work through this difficult time. Consequently, I have dug into my vault...

You may be aware we are halfway through the first season of my Television talk show, and I must admit, it’s fun and well received. The...

Have you ever had an opportunity to just sit back and think about some of the more embarrassing moments of your life? I don’t often do...

It’s not a cigar, it’s not a beer, it’s…..I thought it was time I weighed in on the recent Corona Virus, or Covid-19, as it is now...

What do you call an author, a broadcaster, a columnist, a master of ceremonies, a professor and a journalist? If you answered Ted Barris,...

A few weeks ago I wrote an article about my preparation prior to cataract surgery. I am pleased to say that both my eyes are new and the...

READ ALL ABOUT IT! I don’t know about you, but every week, around Wednesday or Thursday, I get excited to pick up my copy of our local...

It has been nearly eight years since I started this column and decided to revisit the very first article, which I aptly called ‘Surfing...

The political role of Chairperson for the Region of Durham is a very demanding and challenging position. It is also one that has seen the...

Well, there you have it, another year is behind us and a brand new slate lies ahead. I thought about New Year’s resolutions, but have not...

Very few people get to spend quality time with Santa Claus, especially in a one-on-one situation, but last week I was so excited to...

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I simply love this time of year. Fluffy, white snow blankets the ground and people are bustling around town, seeking the perfect gift for...

It was recently time to purchase a new vehicle and, when I saw the shiny, scratch-free addition to the garage, I decided to do my best,...

The Jonathan van Bilsen Show - November 2019 Standard News columnist Jonathan van Bilsen interviews the movers and shakers in Scugog and...

There has been a great deal of buzz lately, around a new sport, which seems to be sweeping North America. It is of course, pickleball, a...

For any of you who have ever had to use our healthcare facility, you will know how efficient and effective, excellent care can be. I have...

Taking a trip down memory lane is usually a fun experience, especially when someone else is driving. Forgotten memories resurface in your...

I recently came across a Globe and Mail article, which was somewhat interesting, but as I began to read it, I was stunned by the number...