by Jonathan van Bilsen Carnival seems to be a global time for partying, dressing up and parading around neighbourhoods. I have been to...

by Jonathan van Bilsen By now, you have probably heard we, the people of Scugog, and a large part of Durham Region, are heading into...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Slowly, but surely, everything seems to be escalating in price, especially when it comes to leisure activities. It...

by Jonathan van Bilsen I do not often touch on political issues in this column, but having watched the republican caucuses in Iowa last...

By Jonathan van Bilsen The arduous journey to becoming a physician, involves years of education, accumulating substantial debts, and...

By Jonathan van Bilsen A few weeks ago, I wrote an article on the history of coffee, and received numerous, positive replies. It made me...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Many of you, who follow this column, know I love traveling, but I have never stepped on board a cruise ship. I...

by Jonathan van Bilsen I have been drinking coffee for as long as I can remember. While recently sipping a cup of Java, I began to wonder...

by Jonathan van Bilsen For the past several years, during this happy Christmas season, I am always drawn to write an article about Santa...

By Jonathan van Bilsen One of the most popular Christmas songs, was not even a Yuletide melody when it was written. The cheerful and...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Christmas is a tradition, celebrated around the world; from China to Norway and from Germany to Chile. I thought I...

by Jonathan van Bilsen One of my favourite Christmas carols is Silent Night and the history behind the composition is quite interesting....

by Jonathan van Bilsen I have always been fascinated with the origin of phrases in the English language. Here is my latest contribution...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Making wine is a talent and not something you perfect in a week or two. The art of winemaking takes years and...

By Jonathan van Bilsen Having been born in the Netherlands, I naturally have an interest in the way the Dutch look at things. Masters of...

By Jonathan van Bilsen Human beings have an innate capacity for curiosity and creativity, which often leads to some fascinating, bizarre,...

by Jonathan van Bilsen I had the pleasure of photographing 28 veterans, along with their families, at the annual dinner, held at the Port...

by Jonathan van Bilsen I have always been a fan of technology and anything new on the market usually peaks my interest. There are some...

There was a time when I would simply shrug off any pain my body felt, and it tended to go away pretty quick. This is no longer the case....

by Jonathan van Bilsen My legs are still a bit sore from completing the Port Perry Pedals event a few weeks ago, but I am very glad I was...