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There’s a good chance your kid has already asked about “brainrot,” and the Roblox game “Steal a Brainrot!” is one big reason why. Released in 2025 by developer SpyderSammy, the game asks players to raid bases and steal meme-style characters from others — a premise that has parents wondering what their children are actually doing … Read more

If you’ve tuned into Quebec radio or watched local television in the past decade, Marie-Josée Gauvin’s name likely rings a bell. She’s the voice behind your morning commute on Rouge FM, the host of popular shows like Quel Talent!, and even a published children’s author. Born on November 6, 1985, in Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec, she started … Read more

Manny Pacquiao, at 46 years old, stepped back into the ring on July 19, 2025, to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title after a four-year layoff. The fight delivered 12 tense rounds and ended in a majority draw, a result that keeps the belt with Barrios but leaves a lingering question about Pacquiao’s … Read more

You’ve got 122 US dollars and need to know what that is in Canadian dollars — maybe for a purchase, a transfer, or a trip north. Right now, at the mid-market rate of 1.44 USD/CAD (as of March 2025), that translates to about 175.68 CAD, but banks and exchange services rarely give you the mid-market … Read more

If you’ve ever stared at a Quebec receipt and wondered how the final total got there, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a small business owner, a freelancer, or just curious, understanding how GST and QST are calculated can save you both time and money. Current GST rate in Canada: 5% · Current QST rate in … Read more

There’s something reassuring about a pho shop that’s been anchoring a corner of Chinatown for years, serving bowls that cost less than a cocktail. Pho Bang on Mott Street is one of those places — a no-fuss Vietnamese spot that regulars have relied on for affordable pho and smoky grilled pork chops. With a regular … Read more

Few TV shows have reimagined fairy tales as boldly as Once Upon a Time. For seven seasons, ABC’s fantasy series tangled beloved characters like Snow White and Rumplestiltskin into a modern-day curse that kept viewers guessing. Seasons: 7 · Episodes: 156 · Original Run: 2011–2018 · Network: ABC · IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 · Creators: Adam … Read more

Anyone who has ever looked out an airplane window during turbulence or watched the news after an aviation incident knows that flying involves both risk and remarkable safety, but understanding the difference between an aviation accident and an incident can demystify what often seems like a complex field. This guide draws on official definitions and … Read more

Mark your calendars: France’s Father’s Day, Fête des Pères, lands on the third Sunday of June every year. In 2025, that’s June 15 — a date shared by Ireland and many other countries. But how did this date become the standard, and why does it differ from Spain’s March 19 or Germany’s Ascension Day? Let’s … Read more

Tracking down an obituary shouldn’t add to the stress of losing a loved one, and Hickey’s Funeral Home makes it straightforward with its public online archive. This guide shows you how to search their listings by name, view recent notices, and get the details you need through the funeral home’s website or third‑party portals. Holyrood … Read more