Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
If you grew up in the 1980s, Manny Ribera from Scarface was the loyal friend everyone wished they had. Steven Bauer brought that character to life with a quiet intensity that still sticks with viewers decades later. Birth date: December 2, 1956 · Birthplace: Havana, Cuba · Spouse: Melanie Griffith (m. 1982; div. 1987) · … Read more
The same man who lifted the Cricket World Cup trophy for Pakistan in 1992 now spends his days in a Rawalpindi prison cell, marking one of the most dramatic reversals in modern political history. This article traces the timeline of his 2023 arrest, the cascade of convictions that followed in 2024, and the legal battles … Read more
Anyone who watched Breaking Bad remembers the moment Jesse Pinkman drives away laughing and crying in the series finale, a haunting image that sums up his journey from a small-time dealer to a tortured survivor. This article traces Jesse’s full arc — the betrayals, the losses, and the fragile redemption he finds in El Camino. … Read more
Few NHL players have turned doubt about their size into a career-defining asset quite like Cole Caufield. The Montreal Canadiens right wing, listed at 5-foot-8, has built a reputation as one of the league’s most lethal finishers, proving that elite shooting can outweigh any inch of height. Height: 5 ft 8 in · Weight: 175 … Read more
Few country figures stir as much curiosity as Waylon Jennings—a man who helped redefine the genre on his own terms, even if that meant picking fights and missing funerals. This article lays out the facts, the feuds, and the legacy of a legend who never quite fit the Nashville mold. Albums recorded: 60 · Number … Read more
Few actors manage to keep parts of their personal life truly private while still landing blockbuster roles. Chris Pine, the face of Captain Kirk and Steve Trevor, is one of them. Born: August 26, 1980 · Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California · Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) · Net Worth: $30 million … Read more
If you’ve spotted a familiar face on Québec TV and wondered who she is, you’re not alone. Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau has been acting since she was five, yet she largely flies under the mainstream radar — partly because she’s still balancing screen work with a day job at a boutique in Montreal. Profession: Actress · Nationality: … Read more
When a creator racks up 447.5 million likes before turning 21, the internet tends to fill in the blanks — and Demitra Mia Kalogeras is a case study in that dynamic. Her TikTok profile shows 13.6 million followers and a feed built around fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content. TikTok followers: 13.6M · TikTok likes: 447.5M … Read more
If you’ve watched even a few minutes of Shameless, you’ve probably wondered about the woman behind Fiona Gallagher. Emmy Rossum played the role so convincingly that people naturally assume she’s Irish herself — but the truth about her background is quite different. This article separates the facts from the fiction, covering her real ethnicity, how … Read more
Scott Hoying has spent over a decade harmonizing with Pentatonix, winning Grammy Awards and millions of fans, but lately the baritone has been singing a different tune—one about fatherhood, marriage, and building a family with his husband Mark. Here’s a closer look at his journey from stage to a home filled with new routines and … Read more