Shoe and accessory giant ALDO Group has grown to operate in more than 100 countries over its 50 years, but it was started by Aldo Bensadoun as a company with a greater purpose. If you were a clever enough child a couple of generations ago, you may have paid very close attention to what your …
Embark with us on a trip to France, where we unravel the history, opulence and luxury of the country’s finest cognac. Grand Marnier and Bisquit & Dubouché share a rich French heritage, which I had the privilege of learning more about while visiting Paris and the countryside of Cognac, France. Community and celebration are just …
In 2002, five-piece rock band The Tragically Hip was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in the Arts & Entertainment pillar. Guitarist Paul Langlois opens up on what it’s like to have it happen again in 2022 Selling over 10 million albums in Canada, 1.5 million in the United States, and with 17 Juno Awards …
Cello sensation HAUSER has taken the world by storm, introducing millions to the joy and wonder of classical music. Music has always paid attention to new sounds. From Elvis to the Beatles, from Michael Jackson to the advent of rap and hip hop, new sounds have always cut through. The cello isn’t exactly a new …
Dragons’ Den star Wes Hall’s new memoir is an emotional and captivating look at a fascinating journey — so far. We all have our life stories to tell, but few are as inspiring, compelling and captivating as the life story of Wes Hall, who has returned for his second season as an investor on CBC’s …
A wedding dress is special — after all, what other item of clothing do you wear just once? Designer Ines Di Santo gets it, as she creates glamorous custom gowns that grace brides around the world on their special day. What makes her gowns so special? Perhaps it’s the love she pours into each and …
The Canadian menswear retailer launched its “Marry Rosen” contest to alleviate the pressure that comes with sorting out, and paying for, a wedding. Last month, Harry Rosen hosted a contest. “Marry Rosen” offered the opportunity for one couple to win an all-expenses- paid wedding, from the event planner to the food and drinks, flowers, officiant, …
Young award-winning Canadian-Mexican actress Emilia McCarthy is a great example for all young girls looking to break into the film and television industry. She provides us with insight into her experience, goals and how she hopes to make a difference. Emilia McCarthy is best known for her work in such TV series as Hemlock Grove, …
Famed movie director Francis Ford Coppola’s Inglenook estate winery's new 22,000-square-foot winery cave in Napa Valley adds innovation to its already stellar world-class winemaking reputation. Legendary motion picture director and screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola has always been an innovator. You can see that in the creativity, imagination and camera shots used in such classic films …
Meet the millennial spreading her enthusiasm for watch-collecting. A woman in the field of watch collection is a rarity. Especially because she’s gone by “J.J.” since she was a three-year-old, it’s no surprise that people assume Jessica Owens is a man when first dealing with her. But to assume that her gender indicates a lack …
