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Eh, José, Can You See?
By Jonathan van Bilsen Now they have a new leader in the south, I wanted to address the ultimatum being discussed in Ottawa, regarding...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 23, 20252 min read


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...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 16, 20254 min read


Where has the time gone?
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...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 16, 20252 min read


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

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 9, 20252 min read


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

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 2, 20252 min read


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

Jonathan van Bilsen
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Looking out on the Feast of Stephen
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...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Dec 11, 20242 min read


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

Jonathan van Bilsen
Dec 4, 20242 min read


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

Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 27, 20243 min read


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

Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 21, 20242 min read


The Story Behind the Person: Felipe Luzuriaga, Music Maestro Please
by Jonathan van Bilsen Durham Region is fortunate to enjoy a lively arts scene, and among its cultural treasures is the Durham Chamber...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Hey, I Look Good for my Age
by Jonathan van Bilsen Imagine a tool which can calculate the age your face reveals; a new method which could someday revolutionize...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Piecing together the past
by Jonathan van Bilsen On the Central Rongbuk Glacier, beneath Mount Everest’s towering north face, a discovery surfaced - an old boot,...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 7, 20242 min read


The story behind the person: Clang, Clang Goes the Trolley
by Jonathan van Bilsen North Durham and Kawartha Lakes has welcomed a unique addition to its charming downtown, the Town Trolley. This...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 24, 20246 min read


Save me a seat
by Jonathan van Bilsen Airlines are increasingly offering passengers more influence over their in-flight experience, through seat...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 24, 20242 min read


If I Read it, it Must be True
by Jonathan van Bilsen Printed promotional claims have always carried an air of authority, but over the years, organizations, like the...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 10, 20242 min read


What's new in the world?
By Jonathan van Bilsen I love technology and better ways of doing things. Here are some great inventions which have surfaced in the past...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Nine months and Social Media Stars
by Jonathan van Bilsen Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise is concluding, after nine months aboard the Serenade of the Seas, and it...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Patty Bowman Kingsley, It’s the Artist Not the Art
by Jonathan van Bilsen Many people are fortunate to be blessed with artistic talents, but seldom do individuals emerge, who have an...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Ewe Just Never know
by Jonathan van Bilsen I cannot say I know much about farming, having only been to a farm a handful of times. My first visit was to my...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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