Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
Few actors can party-hop between Korean dramas and Hollywood blockbusters as naturally as Lee Byung-hun, but his public image has weathered more than just box-office pressure. From his iconic turn as the Front Man in Squid Game to a 2014 blackmail case that rattled his reputation, his story is as layered as his filmography. This … Read more
For wrestling fans, the name Eddie Guerrero still brings a mix of joy and heartbreak. His charisma and in-ring artistry made him one of WWE’s most beloved stars, but his sudden death at 38 left a void that raised as many questions as it did tributes. This article walks through the facts of his final … Read more
Chloe Kitts went from SEC Tournament MVP to a torn ACL in 2025, rewriting her timeline for a WNBA debut. After a year of rehab, the South Carolina forward is preparing to return for one more college season. Height: 6’2″ · Position: Forward · Class: Senior · Hometown: Oviedo, Florida · PPG (2024-25): 10.2 · … Read more
If you’ve seen Robert Herjavec on Shark Tank, you know the smiling investor who always seems to bet on people, but his story runs deeper than the TV lights—it’s a journey from a Croatian immigrant childhood to building a cybersecurity firm, then stumbling into a $300+ million fortune and a high-profile divorce that cost him … Read more
If you’ve seen Carrie Coon in almost anything, you’ve likely done a double take: there’s a quiet intensity in her gaze that makes even the smallest role feel unforgettable. Whether she’s playing the grief-stricken Nora Durst in The Leftovers — a performance that earned her a Critics’ Choice Award, according to Apple TV (streaming platform … Read more
Even inside Apple, where understated executives are the norm, John Ternus has managed to stay remarkably out of the spotlight. That changed in April 2026 when Reuters and CNBC reported that the hardware engineering chief had been tapped to succeed Tim Cook as CEO. The news turned the quiet engineer into the most talked-about figure … Read more
When Rasmus Dahlin was picked first overall in 2018, the weight of a franchise fell on his shoulders. Now the Buffalo Sabres captain, his life off the ice has drawn as much attention as his slap shot — his fiancée Carolina Matovac recently disclosed a pregnancy loss and her own heart‑failure battle. Date of birth: … Read more
There’s something about a polar bear that stops you in your tracks—maybe it’s the sheer size, or the fact that it’s the only bear considered a marine mammal. Yet as sea ice shrinks, this Arctic apex predator is confronting a challenge that even its 40 km/h sprint can’t outrun. Adult male weight: 300–800 kg (660–1,760 … Read more
Few things are as anxiety-inducing as watching the days tick down on a work permit, whether you’re in Canada or Ireland. This guide compares the key requirements, costs, and timelines for both countries, so you know exactly what to expect. Processing time for work permit extensions in Canada: 100–150 days · Work permit renewal fee … Read more
Few kids have grown up with as many eyes on them as Blue Ivy Carter — and she’s not even a teenager yet. Born on January 7, 2012, to Beyoncé and Jay‑Z, she has already won a Grammy, performed at an NFL halftime show, and landed a voice role in a major Disney film. Born: … Read more