Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
There’s something quietly compelling about the actors who turn a supporting role into a reason to keep watching — Lauren Hammersley is one of them, known as Charmaine on Netflix’s Virgin River. Across nearly a decade on television, she’s built a career that moves between comedy, drama, and slow-burn romance. Birthplace: Campbell River, British Columbia, … Read more
It’s easy to forget that Miranda Kerr was already a household name before Snapchat existed. The Australian model became the first Victoria’s Secret Angel from her country in 2007, and instead of coasting on that fame, she quietly built an organic skincare brand that now defines her post-runway identity. What makes her story compelling isn’t … Read more
Few child actors leave as lasting an impression with just two films as Matthew Garber did. His role as Michael Banks in Mary Poppins charmed audiences worldwide, but his life after Hollywood was brief and largely private, ending at 21 from pancreatitis linked to hepatitis contracted during a trip to India. Born: 25 March 1956 … Read more
Most people remember Matthew Garber only as the cheeky boy in the bank scene of Mary Poppins, but the real story ends far from the Disney lot—in a hospital bed at age 21, from a rare form of pancreatitis. This article traces his brief life, the conflicting accounts around his death, and what became of … Read more
Few names in American invention carry as much weight as Thomas Edison’s, but separating the man from the myth takes a closer look. Did he really invent the light bulb from scratch? The short answer is no — and the longer story reveals a far more interesting picture of systematic experimentation, business savvy, and a … Read more
When the Montreal Canadiens needed a new general manager in early 2022, they turned to a man who had spent the previous 25 years on the other side of the negotiating table. Kent Hughes, a Montreal native and former player agent, took over one of hockey’s most storied franchises with a résumé unlike any of … Read more
Few boxers have captured the public imagination quite like Tyson Fury. The Gypsy King’s journey from unified champion to personal struggles and back again is a story of raw resilience. This article looks at his next fight, his wealth, and the man behind the gloves — with verified facts and a clear-eyed view of what’s … Read more
Few billionaires are as visible as Jerry Jones — partly because he runs the Dallas Cowboys like a family business, partly because he keeps making news beyond the sidelines: a $250,000 NFL fine, a cameo on a hit TV show, and a net worth that Bloomberg (independent wealth monitor) now pegs at $17.9 billion. This … Read more
Few careers in Canadian politics have moved as quickly as François-Philippe Champagne’s: in March 2025, the long-serving MP for Saint-Maurice—Champlain stepped into the role of Minister of Finance and National Revenue after a dramatic cabinet resignation. This is the story of how a trade lawyer from Shawinigan became the man tasked with steadying Canada’s economic … Read more
There aren’t many comedians who can say a blood clot saved their life, but Bert Kreischer is telling that story now. The stand-up known as “The Machine” has been navigating a year that includes a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis, a tour bus fire, and a public shift toward sobriety, with those events more intertwined than … Read more