Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Canada.
Few film characters linger like Moaning Myrtle, the weeping ghost haunting Hogwarts’ bathrooms — and fewer still are played by an actress who was already older than many of the real-life professors when she auditioned. Shirley Henderson brought that unforgettable voice to life, yet the woman behind the spirit remains surprisingly private. Born: 24 November … Read more
If you grew up watching Rose Nylund’s innocent remarks on The Golden Girls, the news of Betty White’s death in 2021 hit a little differently. She was the kind of star who felt like a friend — endlessly warm, sharp-witted, and always surprising us, and her final days have become part of a story still … Read more
Rick Mercer is one of those Canadian figures who feels like a familiar friend — quick with a punchline, sharp with a satire, and deeply rooted in the place he calls home. Born on October 17, 1969, in Sussex, New Brunswick, he grew up to become a cornerstone of Canadian comedy, earning 30 Gemini and … Read more
There’s something compelling about actors who step away from the spotlight while still commanding it. Carey Lowell is one of them: after six seasons as Assistant DA Jamie Ross on Law & Order, she chose family over the demanding schedule of one of television’s longest-running dramas. Born: February 11, 1961 · Height: 5’10” (1.78 m) … Read more
There’s something about Lauren Conrad that keeps people curious long after the cameras stopped rolling. Since leaving The Hills in 2010, she’s built a fashion and lifestyle brand, written nine books, and started a family—all without the constant reality TV spotlight, and in 2025 she’s a mother of two, a designer, and a social media … Read more
Everyone loves a good rags-to-riches story, but few are as dramatic as Kapil Sharma’s — from earning ₹500 a month to commanding ₹5 crore per episode on Netflix, making him the richest comedian in India with an estimated net worth of ₹300 crore. Here’s how his wealth stacks up against the biggest names in Indian … Read more
Nearly two decades after she first walked into Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, Sandra Oh remains one of television’s most beloved figures — and one of its most misunderstood. Between her magnetic performances and her fiercely private personal life, the actress has become a subject of persistent online curiosity. This article separates the screen persona from … Read more
In the 1980s, Neena Gupta made a choice that would define her life: she decided to raise her daughter alone, without a husband. The actress, then in her late twenties, became a single mother at a time when Indian society rarely offered such women a second glance. Born: June 4, 1959 · Awards: National Film … Read more
Mr. Krabs is a loving father who will risk his employees’ health for a dime, making him one of cartoons’ most debated characters. This guide sorts the confirmed facts from the fan theories about the money-loving crab who runs the Krusty Krab. Full Name: Eugene Harold Krabs · Species: Red crab · Occupation: Owner of … Read more
There’s a certain mystery that surrounds Lauryn Hill—an artist who, at the peak of her powers, walked away from the spotlight. In 1998, her debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill won five Grammy Awards in a single night, an achievement unmatched by any female artist at the time. Born: 1975 · Grammy Awards: … Read more