Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
Bob Rae has had one of the most unusual political careers in Canada — the only person to lead a province as a New Democrat, then lead a federal party as a Liberal, and later represent the country at the United Nations. Born in Ottawa on August 2, 1948, he was elected 11 times to … Read more
Few fossil names spark instant recognition like Tyrannosaurus rex, the tyrant lizard that has towered over our imagination for more than a century. But behind the movie roars and museum hall displays lies a creature whose real-life story is more surprising—and scientifically richer—than pop culture suggests. This guide separates what paleontologists have firmly confirmed from … Read more
Few Canadian athletes have dominated a sport quite like Brooke Henderson has on the LPGA Tour. At 28, she already has 14 career wins and two major championships — numbers that put her among the best in the world. Age: 28 (born September 10, 1997) · LPGA Wins: 14 · Major Wins: 2 · Height: … Read more
When a young girl from New York City starts singing at the Metropolitan Opera, the last thing anyone expects is for her to become one of television’s most iconic characters. Emmy Rossum’s journey from opera prodigy to the face of Shameless is an unusual arc that has made her a figure of lasting curiosity. Full … Read more
There aren’t many actors who can make you laugh as a sketch comedian and then make you believe you’re watching a morally flexible lawyer—or an action hero. Bob Odenkirk has done all three, but in July 2021 he faced his most dramatic role yet when he suffered a heart attack on the set of Better … Read more
There’s something about Annie Murphy that lingers long after you’ve watched her glide through Schitt’s Creek as Alexis Rose — the voice, the hair flicks, the improbable character arc. But since the show wrapped in 2020, she’s been building a career that’s anything but a victory lap. Full name: Anne Frances Murphy · Date of … Read more
There’s a certain charm about watching someone grow up on screen—and Brittany Snow has done exactly that, from the halls of Guiding Light to the stage of Pitch Perfect. Born on March 9, 1986, in Tampa, Florida, she’s built a career that spans soap operas, musicals, and now directorial work, but her journey hasn’t been … Read more
Archie Panjabi’s portrayal of Kalinda Sharma on The Good Wife made her a household name and a Primetime Emmy winner. Behind the scenes, her private life and a reported on-set feud have kept fans guessing. Born: 31 May 1972 (Television Academy – official Emmy body) · Birth name: Archana Panjabi (IMDb – film database) · … Read more
It’s a story that feels like a K-drama plot, but it’s painfully real: Kim Sae-Ron, the child star who grew up on screen, was found dead at 24 — just months after a DUI scandal had derailed her career. Here’s what we know about her life, her death, and the allegations that followed. Born: July … Read more
A hockey captain’s season can pivot on a single moment. For Jamie Benn, that moment came in the final minutes of a preseason game against the Minnesota Wild, when a routine shift turned into a collapsed lung requiring surgery, sidelining him at least four weeks and raising questions about his return and career. Age: 36 … Read more