by Jonathan van Bilsen Making wine is a talent and not something you perfect in a week or two. The art of winemaking takes years and...

By Jonathan van Bilsen Having been born in the Netherlands, I naturally have an interest in the way the Dutch look at things. Masters of...

By Jonathan van Bilsen Human beings have an innate capacity for curiosity and creativity, which often leads to some fascinating, bizarre,...

by Jonathan van Bilsen I had the pleasure of photographing 28 veterans, along with their families, at the annual dinner, held at the Port...

by Jonathan van Bilsen I have always been a fan of technology and anything new on the market usually peaks my interest. There are some...

There was a time when I would simply shrug off any pain my body felt, and it tended to go away pretty quick. This is no longer the case....

by Jonathan van Bilsen My legs are still a bit sore from completing the Port Perry Pedals event a few weeks ago, but I am very glad I was...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Fortunately, I have never had a weight problem and recall, in my youth, it was suggested I eat a few supplements....

By Jonathan van Bilsen It is again time to look at some of the origins of phrases in the English language. Digging deep, I find it...

by Jonathan van Bilsen You may have read in the news this week, the National Museum of Scotland is repatriating a looted totem pole to...

by Jonathan van Bilsen The launch of season five of my talk show will be slightly different from the previous 60 episodes, in that we...

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,...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Autumn is always a beautiful time of year; the leaves begin to display a stunning panorama of colours, the weather...

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....

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...

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

The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Many people are capable of taking beautiful photographs. The question is, can they...

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....

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