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

Walk Softly by Geoffrey Carpentier In my last article (Nobody tells them what to do!), I was discussing the concept of spontaneous order,...

Dan Cearns THE STANDARD With the way things have been worldwide, over the last few years, you can forgive people who may sometimes feel...

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....

Movement for Life - by Lauren Walker In twenty-plus years in this industry, I've seen FADs come and go like the wind. I personally...

It's already been an interesting off-season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the signings of guys like Max Domi, Tyler Bertuzzi and John...

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

Walk Softly by Geoffrey Carpentier I recently read an article in the Toronto Sun by guest columnist John Stossel (July 28th, 2023, “Free...

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...

TAMMY ADAMS & SUSAN FISHER Special to The Standard As the temperatures heat up around the province, it’s important to keep an eye on the...

If you’re doing the same exercise routine from five years ago, it’s definitely time to change your program! That’s the thing about a...

This is my story of finding hope for the hopeless, including myself. We all have special memories and have saved photographs of laughter,...

Over the years, technology has made us more connected than ever to others, with innovations such as social media, email, and cell phones....

With all the talk about our environmental footprints, and the issues with carbon and fossil fuels, I thought I might help you plan a...

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...

We met Bob a few weeks ago, when he and his wife came to inquire about our Parkinson's program. He was a perfect candidate for personal...

I really hated getting rid of my gardens, but found it necessary, as I struggle with mobility issues since a work accident. However, I...

If this last month has taught us anything, it is, climate change is an issue which needs to be top of mind for municipalities and the...