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TEN SECOND TRAVEL: India has always been one of my favourite places to visit, especially the Taj Mahal

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Visiting the Belgian village of Bruges was enchanting from the first cobbled street to the last quiet canal. I loved how the medieval buildings leaned over shimmering water and how the scent of waffles and chocolate filled the air.

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DAYS GONE BY: If you were standing in front of 158 Queen Street in 1920 you would be looking at the Harness Shop. It looks a lot different today.

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A new episode of my talk show, featuring Cardiologist, Dr. Joe Ricci airs today on YouTube and Rogers TV. Follow the link to watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/ZpsfQMstwEM

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In this month’s edition of Focus Magazine, my Days Gone By article features Peter Perry, the founder of our town.

Who was Peter Perry | photosNtravel

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My “Story Behind the Person” in this month’s Focus Magazine features former Mayor Marilyn Pearce. She may no longer be in politics, but she remains a powerful driving force in our community.

Marilyn Pearce Never Say Never: The Story Behind the Person

Jonathan van Bilsen explores the story behind Marilyn Pearce in this edition of his The Story Behind the Person series. Originally published

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TEN SECOND TRAVEL: I found the wilderness of Alaska spectacular. Rugged waterfalls cascade along cliffs, sandhill cranes fly amid picturesque backgrounds and grizzlies confirm their dominance.

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IMAGES FROM THE BOOK: One of my greatest adventures ever, was a visit to Churchill, Manitoba and meet polar bears in their natural habitat.

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DAYS GONE BY: If you were looking at 235 Queen Street in 1949, this is the scene you would see. Dr. Elisha Jessop built the present building in 1885 and it became known locally as the Jessop Block.

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TEN SECOND VIDEO: My favourite part of visiting Africa is the abundant wildlife, especially in Namibia’s Etosha National Park, where hundreds of giraffes roam alongside elephants while leopards hunt with quiet, deliberate stealth

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IMAGES FROM THE BOOK: I spent a week in Armenia, a small, landlocked country in the South Caucasus. The rugged mountains, ancient monasteries and deep valleys framed beautiful views of Mount Ararat.

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DAYS GONE BY: This is what you would see if you were looking at 154 Queen Street in Port Perry in the 1930s, where today's Village Decor Shoppe is located.

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TEN SECOND TRAVEL: I enjoyed beautiful Prague, with its Astronomical clock and picturesque Vltava River, which makes it one of the prettiest cities in Europe.

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IMAGES FROM THE BOOK: The Douro Valley, in Portugal, is one of my favourite places to spend time.

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DAYS GONE BY: If you were looking west from Port perry's Queen and Water Street intersection in 1988, you would have seen construction on the CIBC building

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10 SECOND TRAVEL: Iguazu Falls stands as one of the most magnificent waterfalls in the world. Viewing it from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides, I found each perspective equally awe-inspiring.