Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
At just 19, Désiré Doué has already packed more into a football career than most players dream of in a lifetime. The Angers-born midfielder rose through the Rennes academy, made his professional debut at 17, and now wears the Paris Saint-Germain shirt. But his story is also one of family: his older brother Guéla Doué … Read more
Few political spouses arrive in the spotlight with a career as established as Diana Fox Carney’s. A climate policy expert and economist, she has advised governments and companies on the green transition while raising four children—and this profile separates her professional identity from her role as Canada’s new first lady, answering the most common questions … Read more
Few public figures have seen their legacy rewritten as quickly as Russell Brand, who now faces a police investigation after a September 2023 documentary aired allegations of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. The story is still unfolding, and separating what’s actually known from what remains unverified matters more than ever. Born: 4 June 1975 … Read more
Arch Manning carries the most famous name in football, but his 2025 season at Texas proved he’s a star in his own right. Here’s what you need to know about his stats, his family ties, and why his draft decision is one of the most talked-about in recent memory. Height: 6′ 4″ · Weight: 222 … Read more
There are few directors whose final film still sparks as much debate as Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut. This article separates verified facts from lingering rumors, drawing on official records and production history. Born: July 26, 1928 · Died: March 7, 1999 · Final film: Eyes Wide Shut (1999) · Number of feature films: 13 … Read more
If you follow women’s college basketball, you’ve probably seen Audi Crooks’ name lately. The 6’3″ center averaged 25.8 points per game last season and recently transferred from Iowa State to Oklahoma State. Full name: Audi Rae Crooks · Date of birth: December 13, 2004 · Height: 6’3″ (190 cm) · Position: Center · 2025-26 scoring … Read more
There’s a reason people keep returning to Robert Duvall’s performances—they feel lived in, real, never rehearsed. But off screen, the man behind the characters was just as layered, with four marriages, no children, and a reputation for speaking his mind. This article separates verified facts from the rumors that have followed him, from his feud … Read more
Most people know Lady Gaga for the meat dress, Grammys, and stadium tours, but behind the headlines lies a quieter story of chronic pain, canceled tours, and deliberate family plans. This article separates verified facts from speculation, covering her health, relationships, and personal life with cited sources. Birth name: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta · Born: … Read more
Two names, one legacy — you probably know only half the story. Mighty Mouse has been a cartoon superhero since 1942 and a 5’3″ mixed martial artist who dominated the UFC’s smallest weight class for nearly a decade, making it the story of how a parody mouse and a real-life fighter came to share one … Read more
Anyone who has wandered through Montreal’s Little Italy has probably passed by Quincaillerie Dante, a hardware store that’s been in the Faita family since the 1950s. That’s where Stefano Faita grew up, learning Italian cooking from his mother Elena. Nationality: Canadian (Italian descent) · TV Show: In the Kitchen with Stefano Faita (2011–2014) · Instagram … Read more