Don Lovisa, President of Durham College
Education in today's world is certainly changing, and sitting down to chat with the president of Durham College, Don Lovisa, gave me a...
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JONATHAN VAN BILSEN
Join Jonathan van Bilsen begins a series of feature articles on prominent residents of North Durham in his new column, The Story Behind The Person.
Wow, a new house
Interest rates may continue to rise in an effort to curb inflation, and it seems to be helping. Costs have risen dramatically, and I...
When Will It End
Winter is certainly not my favourite season. I must admit, I love waking up to a fresh blanket of snow outside, as it makes everything...
Where did they all come from?
Those of you, who follow my column regularly, know I am sometimes fascinated by facts and stats. During a recent conversation, the topic...
You Don't Say
I have always had a dislike for telephone answering machines. Once you leave a message, it is there. You cannot revise it, re-record it...
It’s a Hap, Hap, Happy Day!
I have often wondered why people in certain parts of the planet are happier than others. I did some digging and discovered the secret of...
Port Perry, 1949
Local theatre has always been something I have enjoyed. Not because it is a short drive home afterward but because the talent in our...
Addressing the Haggis
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of becoming an honourary Scot at the annual Robert Burns supper held at the Port Perry Legion. The night...
Stand up for Old People
Quite often, we pick up newspapers and magazines or turn on the television and hear about scammers taking advantage of seniors. How they...
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