Jonathan van Bilsen
Stand up for Old People
Quite often, we pick up newspapers and magazines or turn on the television and hear about scammers taking advantage of seniors. How they...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Jan 19
- 4 min
It is The Law
Becoming a lawyer requires a great deal of hard work and dedication. The industry has long been dominated by men, and only recently are...
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The Standard
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Not Another Whodunit
Most people I talk with, have seen the film or read the book, The Orient Express. Who can forget Peter Ustinov jovially interviewing...
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Colleen Green
- Jan 13
- 2 min
Does That Ring A Bell?
One of the most magnificent buildings in Durham Region is the Old Town Hall in Port Perry, built in 1873. This year marks the 150th...
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Colleen Green
- Jan 6
- 3 min
By The Numbers
Here we are in a brand new year, and hopefully, the economy, among other things, will turn around in our favour. I did a little digging...
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Colleen Green
- Dec 23, 2022
- 2 min
Last minute gifts
Well, it is nearly Christmas, and if you have yet to start shopping, perhaps now is a good time to give it some consideration. I thought...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
When Will They Get It?
There is no question in anyone’s mind, times are a little tougher now than they were a year ago. Food banks are hurting, charities are in...
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Colleen Green
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
Ho Ho Ho, It’s That Time of Year.
December is one of the nicest, albeit busiest, months, and of course, this year is no exception. I have been privileged to host the...
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Colleen Green
- Nov 24, 2022
- 3 min
Wow, I Never Knew That
There was a time when I assumed all Christmas traditions had been around forever. The passing of time made me realize that was not the...
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Colleen Green
- Nov 18, 2022
- 4 min
Holly Barkwell, the World of 911
One of the many services we rely on is probably one of the more antiquated in existence. I am referring to the emergency services,...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Scrolling Along
I recently lost a mentor and friend who taught me black-and-white portrait photography. Nir Bareket, an Israeli photographer who lived in...
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Ron Davidson
- Sep 29, 2022
- 3 min
Ma Petite Tête de Fromage
I recently wrote an article on a trip to the east coast, and it made me think about an adventure I had in Northern New Brunswick several...
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Ron Davidson
- Sep 22, 2022
- 2 min
Write it Down
Aging is inevitable and unstoppable by any scientific means. Living life to the fullest is, of course, the best way to experience this...
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Ron Davidson
- Sep 15, 2022
- 4 min
Rob Messervey, all about the lake
Many people in the GTA and Durham Region have visited and enjoyed Lake Scugog. The 172 km of shoreline, as spectacular as it may be, and...
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Ron Davidson
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
See where the wind takes you
Travelling is, of course, a pastime many of us enjoy. One way to get the most out of your adventure is to plan many of the details well...
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Ron Davidson
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Let’s go to the EX
I love the jingle the Canadian National Exhibition uses and has for as many years as I can remember. It is, of course, a cover of ‘At the...
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Ron Davidson
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Singing in the Rain… Sort of
There has always been one talent I have been extremely envious of, and this is the ability to sing. Unfortunately, I was never blessed...
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Ron Davidson
- Aug 19, 2022
- 3 min
DOUG MCLATCHY: COLLECTING IT ALL
Many people collect different and unique mementos, be it Royal Doulton figurines, car coins from Jell-O packages or stamps. The joy of...
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Ron Davidson
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
Life with internet
It was exactly ten years ago this week when I wrote my first article for this column. It was entitled, ‘Surfing the Information Dirt...
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Ron Davidson
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Danger, Will Robinson
I remember as a kid, watching Lost In Space, and seeing the robot zip all over the spaceship, bringing food, drinks and information to...
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