by Geoffrey Carpentier One of the greatest challenges we face as we grow older is that our balance changes, our eyesight diminishes, and...

by Jonathan van Bilsen In the very early nineties, I had an opportunity to emcee an event in Orlando, Florida. I introduced the...

By Robin Van Der Vleuten ‘Culinary’ cooking is often defined as an art form which utilizes the sciences, to create dishes that tantalize...

by Jonathan van Bilsen One of my favourite animals on the planet are elephants. I respect their intellect, cherish their family values...

By Brian Case L.M. Montgomery was “buoyed” with pleasure when she announced the birth of her first son, Chester, in 1912 and then her...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Most of my friends, column followers, and family know I have been decluttering my home, since the pandemic...

by Lauren Walker The joys of better weather means more outdoor work, a great way to change up your routine! Let’s look at some pretty...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Many people, including those I know and many I do not, worry about what is going to happen to our environment in...

DAN CEARNS The Standard The Canadian sports landscape lost a true legend, this past week, when hockey announcer Bob Cole passed away, at...

By Jonathan van Bilsen I have always been intrigued at how we handle waste. The Dutch, for example, recycle 57 percent of their collected...

DAN CEARNS The Standard As the old saying goes, the wheels of government turn slowly, and with no project does that seem more the case...

By Jonathan van Bilsen As the population ages, seniors are increasingly becoming targets for scams and fraudulent schemes. With...

JONATHAN VAN BILSEN Special to The Standard Have you ever pondered the peculiarities of certain everyday practices or objects? From the...

LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard Over the course of twenty one years, I’ve had a lot of experience working with people. I’ve learned...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Our bodies have a way of communicating with us when something is wrong. There are several warnings experts...

SCUGOG: In the heart of bustling Port Perry, Papa's Pizzaland stands tall as a beacon of flavor and community. Over several years, this...

By Jonathan van Bilsen Religion is a very personal thing and that is why I never bring it up in my column. History, however, is quite...

DAN CEARNS The Standard The federal by-election, in the Durham riding, has been completed now, and, Jamil Jivani has been named the new...

by Jonathan van Bilsen I looked at the calendar, last Monday, and realized it has been exactly four years since the world shut down for...

by Jonathan van Bilsen I have been riding a bicycle regularly for the past 30 years and quite enjoy it. The other day, I began to wonder...