Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
Few names carry as much weight in both music and fashion as Jane Birkin’s. The British-born actress and singer became a French cultural icon after moving to Paris in the 1960s. Her chance meeting with Hermès executive Jean-Louis Dumas on a flight in 1984 led to the creation of the Birkin bag (Encyclopaedia Britannica), a … Read more
Cheryl Cole has lived much of her life in the spotlight, from her rise to fame with Girls Aloud to her headline-making relationships, but after the tragic death of her ex-partner Liam Payne in 2024, she has stepped back from the public eye, focusing on her son Bear and her privacy. This article traces her … Read more
You probably know the face — that calm, half-smiling woman who seems to follow you with her eyes. There’s a reason she draws 30,000 people to the Louvre every day, and it has less to do with Renaissance technique than you might expect — this guide walks through the real story behind the world’s most … Read more
Few journalists have covered as many corners of the globe as Adrienne Arsenault, a familiar face to Canadians who watch The National. But her path from an editorial assistant at CBC in 1991 to the network’s chief correspondent is a story of steady dedication and cracking some of the toughest stories of our time. Nationality: … Read more
The story of Francis Ngannou isn’t just about knockouts and championships — it’s about a man who walked away from a UFC title, stepped into a boxing ring with Tyson Fury, and faced a personal tragedy that would stop most fighters in their tracks. Here’s how his journey from Cameroon to the top of combat … Read more
When you search for a Bollywood star online, the personal questions often pile up faster than the film credits. Rani Mukherjee — one of Hindi cinema’s most decorated actresses — has carefully kept her private life out of the spotlight. This article separates verified facts from the swirling rumors about her marriage, her daughter, her … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. was a Hollywood outcast, a two-time Oscar winner, and the face of a $14 billion franchise—all in one career. Born on April 4, 1965, in Manhattan, his path from a tumultuous decade of legal troubles to becoming Iron Man is a story of unlikely comeback. Born: April 4, 1965 (age 59) · … Read more
Seeing a pitcher climb from a 9th-round draft pick to a Triple Crown winner is rare enough. But when that same athlete is also welcoming a second child, fielding questions about his unique name, and missing time with an unspecified injury, the story goes far beyond the box score. Born: November 20, 1996 (age 29) … Read more
There’s a reason Lupita Nyong’o’s name keeps appearing in your feed — from Oscar wins to health advocacy to Hollywood casting debates, and in 2024 she was cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, sparking a bitter backlash that drew a public defense from Alec Baldwin. This article traces her personal milestones, … Read more
Few voices in Canadian broadcasting are as instantly recognizable as Scott Oake’s. For more than four decades, he’s been the calm, knowledgeable presence guiding hockey fans through late-night playoff interviews on Hockey Night in Canada. Now, at 71 or 72, he’s hanging up the headset — but his next chapter may be his most important … Read more