“Malta won’t hand you inspiration — it will challenge you to uncover it.” It is difficult to imagine any connection between the noise, dirt, dust and hard labour of a construction site to the peaceful, delicate and fine artistry of creating wearable art and fashion from paper and other recycled materials, but that is the …
“Our philosophy is timeless design rooted in Maltese culture and Mediterranean spirit.” Bringing forth creativity in harmony with innovation and tradition, the fashion designers’ bold designs reflect Malta’s history and geography, including its Baroque architecture and deep blue sea that surrounds the idyllic island nation. “We always start by respecting the foundations of fashion like …
“It’s a love that’s stayed with me continuing to inspire my work to this day.” A self-taught artist, graphic and surface designer, Stephanie Borg has created more than 400 products that are enjoyed in beautiful homes and offices around the world and are available at her charming Studio Boutique in Rabat and from her online …
The dynamic duo behind Two Sisters Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake take the next step forward in their culinary evolution. Sisters Angela Marotta and Melissa Marotta- Paolicelli have long been among Canada’s leading purveyors of the finest wines, food and hospitality. From their first vineyard planting in 2007 to their Two Sisters Vineyards being awarded WineAlign’s Top …
Born into a Southern Italian family that had already been making pasta and wine for many generations, Nadia Caterina Munno has used her love for authentic Italian cooking to create a multimedia empire. Among the many wonderful and beautiful things that define Italy is its food — specifically, pasta. Its origins in the country date …
The impact of Dr. Samantha Nutt’s War Child charity is recognized with her induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame. Dictionaries define the word “humanitarian” as “concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.” While concern for human welfare is noble, it is much more powerful to actually do something to improve it. And “doer” certainly …
Dr. Tirone David, world-famous heart surgeon and prolific author, becomes the first heart surgeon ever inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame. Those who occasionally suffer from writer’s block should consider the career achievements of Dr. Tirone David, a professor of surgery at the University of Toronto: he has published 480 scientific papers, 43 chapters in …
Dolce’s past cover star, Frank Caprio, “The Nicest Judge in the World,” rests peacefully, leaving the world to reflect on his impact, leadership and final message to the world. The world felt a little sadder on August 20, 2025, when it learned of the peaceful passing of Judge Frank Caprio in Providence, Rhode Island, at …
France’s Martell Cognac remains the world’s finest, always advancing its legacy. In these days of pop-up shops, 20-second social media clips and fleeting fame, for a brand to last more than 300 years and still be recognized around the world by connoisseurs as the finest means you’ve not only been doing something right, but also …
Alva Roy’s aRA Architects in Toronto brings innovative creativity to the world of architectural design. The adage “architecture is frozen music,” attributed to the famed German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, is the more well-known half of his more encompassing observation, “Music is liquid architecture; architecture is frozen music.” It’s an elegant statement that highlights …
