Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
Every evening, more than two million people open their inboxes to find a history lesson from Heather Cox Richardson, whose newsletter Letters from an American has turned a Boston College professor into one of the most influential political commentators in the country. This article unpacks her biography, personal life, political views, and the engine behind … Read more
Weddings at the Monaco seaside tend to attract attention, but when a Ferrari driver marries a young art curator, the curiosity goes far beyond the guest list. Alexandra Saint Mleux, now Alexandra Leclerc, became a public figure almost overnight — and with that attention came a flood of questions about who she is, where she … Read more
Ted Turner built a media empire and changed how we consume news, but his later years were marked by a very public unraveling of his fortune and a marriage to one of Hollywood’s most famous actresses. When he died in May 2026 at age 87, the world remembered the CNN founder who had been a … Read more
It’s the kind of headline that stops you cold: a 27-year-old actor, on the rise, killed not by a crash but by his own parked car. On June 19, 2016, Anton Yelchin, best known as Star Trek’s Pavel Chekov, was found pinned against a brick mailbox in his driveway by his Jeep Grand Cherokee – … Read more
Elizabeth Holmes entered federal prison in Texas three years ago carrying a 135-month sentence that capped one of the most spectacular downfalls in Silicon Valley history. Today, the former Theranos CEO is serving a reduced 123-month term at FPC Bryan, where she teaches French to fellow inmates and works on criminal justice reform. Current prison: … Read more
Ask most film fans about Amy Madigan and they’ll mention her marriage to Ed Harris before they name a single role. That’s understandable — when a Hollywood couple stays together for more than four decades, the relationship becomes part of the biography. Born: September 11, 1950 (age 74) · Spouse: Ed Harris (married 1983) · … Read more
A 28-year-old who dropped out of MIT to start a data-labeling company now leads Meta’s most ambitious AI push. Alexandr Wang went from college dropout to the world’s youngest self‑made billionaire in just five years, and in June 2025 Mark Zuckerberg tapped him as Meta’s first Chief AI Officer. Net worth: $3.6 billion (Forbes, April … Read more
For millions of viewers, the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital wasn’t just a TV show—it felt like family. But with the recent passing of Loretta Swit, the circle of surviving main cast members has shrunk to just four, and this guide separates verified fact from persistent rumor, tracking who’s still with us, who we’ve lost, … Read more
Few country artists have managed to balance chart-topping hits, a long-running marriage, and raising two kids while staying grounded in the public eye. Brad Paisley has done exactly that for more than two decades. Studio albums released: 11 · Grammy Awards won: 3 · Years married to Kimberly Williams-Paisley: Since 2003 · Biological children: 2 … Read more
We all know someone who, on meeting a “Ben Dover” or “Anita Bath,” can’t help but crack a smile. Funny names aren’t just accidents — they’re a surprisingly structured form of wordplay that pulls from puns, cultural clashes, and pure absurdity. Funny names documented on Wikipedia: 150+ examples · Top Reddit thread on pun names: … Read more