Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
Few figures in English folklore are as instantly recognizable as Robin Hood. For more than 600 years, the tale of the outlaw who robs the rich to feed the poor has been retold in ballads, books, and films, but beneath the green tunic lies a puzzle: is there any historical truth behind the legend? The … Read more
Few legendary figures have lodged themselves in the popular imagination quite like Robin Hood. For centuries, the story of a hooded outlaw stealing from the rich and giving to the poor has been retold in ballads, books, and films. But beneath the greenwood myth lies a tangled question: was there ever a real Robin Hood? … Read more
A warmup shot to the throat sent Anthony Stolarz to the hospital and threw Toronto’s crease plans into flux. Here’s what’s confirmed about the Maple Leafs goaltender, his Stanley Cup run, and the contract that makes him a key piece. Age: 32 · Height: 6’6″ · Weight: 243 lbs · Stanley Cup: 2024 (Florida Panthers) … Read more
When a 6-foot-6 goaltender starts stealing games in Toronto, people notice. Anthony Stolarz has done exactly that, turning a journeyman résumé into a breakout season with the Maple Leafs — and he’s done it while nursing an injury that has fans refreshing injury reports daily. This guide walks through his injury timeline, contract details, Stanley … Read more
Imran Khan has always lived a life of dramatic turns — from cricketing glory to the prime minister’s office, and now to a prison cell. But the latest chapter is perhaps the most startling: a lengthening string of corruption sentences that have left the former leader with no clear path out of jail. Born: 5 … Read more
Even after decades of sold-out arenas and classic rock radio staples, the one thing Bob Seger couldn’t seem to do was outrun a series of serious back problems. His retirement in 2019, after a final tour cut short by spinal surgery, marked the end of a fifty-year run—and this article separates confirmed facts from rumor … Read more
Few Quebec artists have managed to build a decades-long career in both pop music and visual art. Martine St-Clair is one of them—a singer whose 1984 hit “On va s’aimer” still gets airplay, and a painter whose work fills her official website. Age: 62 (born 22 July 1962) · Occupation: Singer and painter · Nationality: … Read more
Few Canadian business figures left a mark on both the grocery aisle and the international retail stage quite like Galen Weston. When he died in April 2021 at age 80, he left behind a transatlantic empire spanning Canada’s largest grocery chain and Europe’s fastest-growing discount fashion retailer. Born: October 29, 1940 · Died: April 12, … Read more
If you’ve been trying to piece together the personal life of the star who plays two of the most talked-about characters on television right now, you’re not alone — Nicola Coughlan’s Irish Catholic background, her famously guarded relationship status, and her journey from a small town in Galway to Hollywood sets have sparked endless curiosity. … Read more
If you’ve followed the Toronto Blue Jays over the last few seasons, you’ve seen Kevin Gausman become the quiet anchor of their rotation. He’s not the loudest guy in the clubhouse, but his 2023 season — a 3.22 ERA and 237 strikeouts — made him impossible to ignore. This profile walks through what’s confirmed about … Read more