by Jonathan van Bilsen Fortunately, I have never had a weight problem and recall, in my youth, it was suggested I eat a few supplements....

By Jonathan van Bilsen It is again time to look at some of the origins of phrases in the English language. Digging deep, I find it...

by Jonathan van Bilsen You may have read in the news this week, the National Museum of Scotland is repatriating a looted totem pole to...

by Jonathan van Bilsen The launch of season five of my talk show will be slightly different from the previous 60 episodes, in that we...

The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Cider, mostly apple cider, has been in existence for a very long time. In our region,...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Autumn is always a beautiful time of year; the leaves begin to display a stunning panorama of colours, the weather...

By Jonathan van Bilsen We take so many things for granted during our everyday existence. It made me wonder the origin of some of them....

This community is amazing when it comes to raising funds for good causes. Be it a CT scanner for the hospital or a guide dog for someone...

by Jonathan van Bilsen English, being my second language, has always fascinated and quite often confused me. Many phrases do not make a...

The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Many people are capable of taking beautiful photographs. The question is, can they...

By Jonathan van Bilsen Every time I fly, I am always intrigued by the great views of the scenery below. Trying to pick out landmarks,...

By Jonathan van Bilsen Whenever you ask most people who the first person to set foot on the moon was, they will tell you the answer....

Beer is certainly one of Canada's most popular beverages, and breweries constantly strive to bring new and perhaps improved variations of...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Music is a fundamental trait, which many people experience, whether it is listening to your favourite tune,...

I am not sure where the time goes, but I have been in North Durham for more than thirty years. Reflecting back on some of the escapades I...

Perhaps it is because I am getting older, that my lack of patience is increasing. There are many small things people do and say, which...

I have had the pleasure of travelling all over the world, photographing some extremely exotic locales. The problem is I have amassed over...

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of emceeing the Port Perry Canada Day festivities in beautiful Palmer Park. Needless to say, aside...

“Hey, ChatGPT, Write 50 words about Port Perry.” ‘Port Perry is a small town located in Scugog, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its...

Many years ago, I was shooting in a restaurant in the Netherlands, and a waiter came up and asked if a man, sitting alone in a corner,...