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...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Music is a fundamental trait, which many people experience, whether it is listening to your favourite tune,...

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...

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...

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of emceeing the Port Perry Canada Day festivities in beautiful Palmer Park. Needless to say, aside...

“Hey, ChatGPT, Write 50 words about Port Perry.” ‘Port Perry is a small town located in Scugog, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its...

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,...

Everywhere we look these days, we are inundated with sports events. Be it the Golden Knights winning Lord Stanley's prized possession or...

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...

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...

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...

Exercising, one of the simplest tasks to initiate, is often the most difficult to stick with. Over the years, I have tried several...

I always look forward to interviewing politicians, especially if they are new to the political arena. This week, I had an opportunity to...

Last week, I was once again asked to participate in McDonald’s McHappy Day, and I have to tell you it was a fantastic time. The weather...

Like millions of people around the world, and probably a number of you as well, I tuned in to watch the abridged version of the...

Having flown more than 800 times, I have still only had the pleasure of sitting in the cockpit of a jetliner, a few times. In these...