Jenna Boucher: Two Blokes and a Lady
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,...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Sep 19, 2023
- 2 min
Sideroads is the Right Road
by Jonathan van Bilsen Autumn is always a beautiful time of year; the leaves begin to display a stunning panorama of colours, the weather...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Sep 14, 2023
- 2 min
I Wonder Where That Came From?
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....
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Sep 9, 2023
- 2 min
Pedalling in Port Perry
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...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min
It just does not make sense
by Jonathan van Bilsen English, being my second language, has always fascinated and quite often confused me. Many phrases do not make a...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Aug 24, 2023
- 3 min
Nick Vanderzwet, A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Many people are capable of taking beautiful photographs. The question is, can they...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Aug 24, 2023
- 2 min
Fly me to the moon
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,...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Aug 15, 2023
- 2 min
Who's on first?
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....
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Aug 8, 2023
- 2 min
Another round, please
Beer is certainly one of Canada's most popular beverages, and breweries constantly strive to bring new and perhaps improved variations of...
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The Standard
- Jul 26, 2023
- 3 min
The Story Behind The Person: Suzanne Garriock, The Violin is a way of life
by Jonathan van Bilsen Music is a fundamental trait, which many people experience, whether it is listening to your favourite tune,...
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The Standard
- Jul 26, 2023
- 2 min
Well I'll Be
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...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Jul 19, 2023
- 2 min
Why would it be a problem?
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...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Jul 12, 2023
- 2 min
Keep it local
I have had the pleasure of travelling all over the world, photographing some extremely exotic locales. The problem is I have amassed over...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Jul 5, 2023
- 2 min
Happy Canada Day
Last Saturday, I had the privilege of emceeing the Port Perry Canada Day festivities in beautiful Palmer Park. Needless to say, aside...
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- Jun 29, 2023
- 2 min
Artificial is the Key Word
“Hey, ChatGPT, Write 50 words about Port Perry.” ‘Port Perry is a small town located in Scugog, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Jun 22, 2023
- 3 min
Smile, You're on Candid Camera
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,...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Jun 22, 2023
- 3 min
Chris Creamer: He Shoots, He Scores
Everywhere we look these days, we are inundated with sports events. Be it the Golden Knights winning Lord Stanley's prized possession or...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Jun 15, 2023
- 2 min
Granny’s Secret Drawer
I have written several articles on home remedies from my granny’s secret drawer and will share a few more with you today. Every now and...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Jun 9, 2023
- 2 min
Order, Order!
Going through life, offers many opportunities to check boxes on your bucket list. I have inched my way along the edge walk at the CN...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Jun 2, 2023
- 2 min
A Tail Wagging Time
The last Sunday in May is always a special day, particularly if you have a dog. It is the annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, where...
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