Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
You’ve probably heard someone cite the 10,000-hour rule, or mention a “tipping point” in conversation, without realizing both ideas trace back to one man: Malcolm Gladwell. A staff writer for The New Yorker and author of five New York Times bestsellers, Gladwell has spent decades turning social science into page-turners that have sold millions of … Read more
If you’ve ever searched for John Nolan online, you’ve likely encountered a confusing split: one is a British actor with a distinguished career, and the other is the oldest rookie in the LAPD on ABC’s The Rookie. For fans of the show, the name belongs to Nathan Fillion’s character, a life-changing midlife pivot to law … Read more
There’s a generation that can still recite every line of 10 Things I Hate About You — and a smaller one that watched Julia Stiles turn that into a Bourne franchise career. Now she’s doing something nobody predicted: competing on Dancing with the Stars Season 35 with pro partner Ezra Sosa, as USA Today reported … Read more
One minute she was a quiet New York teenager taking acting lessons to get past shyness, according to Rotten Tomatoes (film review aggregator); the next she was Ruth Langmore, the sharp-tongued Ozark character who made Julia Garner a household name among Netflix viewers. Few actors switch registers so completely, and that transformation has produced a … Read more
You might not recognize the name, but there’s a good chance you’ve laughed at one of Lisa Gilroy’s videos. The Canadian comedian has built a career that spans viral TikTok skits, network TV guest spots, and even a spot on an Amazon comedy series. This profile traces her path from Edmonton’s improv scene to the … Read more
Few comic book characters blur the line between hero and villain quite like Ghost Rider. A motorcycle stuntman who trades his soul for power, he rides a hellfire bike and punishes the wicked with a stare that makes them feel every sin they’ve ever committed. And with a new movie starring Ryan Gosling coming in … Read more
If you grew up watching MASH, you probably remember Corporal Klinger — the character who wore dresses to get a Section 8 discharge — but Jamie Farr’s real story goes far beyond the gag. Here’s what verified sources reveal about his life, health, and legacy. Born: July 1, 1934 · Best known role: Corporal Maxwell … Read more
Few things are tougher in sports than watching a franchise player navigate personal and professional storms at the same time. Rasmus Dahlin, the Buffalo Sabres’ captain and No. 1 pick from 2018, has been doing exactly that — between a sudden leave of absence to care for his fiancée’s heart transplant recovery and an $88 million contract … Read more
Few players enter the NHL with as much expectation as a first-overall pick, and Rasmus Dahlin has carried that weight since 2018. The Swedish defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres has built a career that invites both praise and scrutiny — his $11 million annual contract and a recent leave of absence to support his fiancée … Read more
Luciane Buchanan became a global name as Rose Larkin on Netflix’s The Night Agent, then walked away. The Kiwi-Tongan actress built her career from Auckland productions to international stardom, and this profile pieces together her heritage, career, and the details behind that surprising exit. Born: 18 July 1993 · Nationality: New Zealand-Tongan · Known for: … Read more