JONATHAN VAN BILSEN

Join Jonathan van Bilsen begins a series of feature articles on prominent residents of North Durham in his new column, The Story Behind The Person.

Brian Gribben: Leaving a Legacy

by Jonathan van Bilsen There is something exciting about seeing a new business take root in Scugog, especially when it brings fresh...

By Jonathan van Bilsen Have you noticed how the second week of a two-week trip always seems to slip away faster than the first? It is as...

by Jonathan van Bilsen January 6th marks the Epiphany, a feast day celebrating the journey of the three wise men to Bethlehem, where they...

As the calendar turns, it is natural to reflect on the shifting tides of business and retail over decades rather than mere months....

The traditions of Christmas are steeped in rich history, and the words we use during this festive season reflect a remarkable journey...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Last week, I wrote about Good King Wenceslaus (who was not really a king) and the first line refers to the Feast...

by Jonathan van Bilsen I have just returned from beautiful Prague, home of Saint Wenceslaus, and learned the true story behind the person...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Fifty-one years have passed since I took my first professional photograph. I remember the sleepless nights, the...

by Jonathan van Bilsen The Global Climate Change Conference (COP24) is underway, sparking intense debate and scrutiny. The reality of...