Articles by Shantelle Canzanese

About Shantelle Canzanese

Shantelle Canzanese was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She currently writes for the Toronto Guardian and values the freedom and creativity it allows. She loves connecting with people and getting the opportunity to tell their story. She's also a personal development coach and passionate about DIY and design. You can learn more about her at www.shantellecanzanese.com

Five Minutes With: Toronto Funk Artist Kalisway

November 21, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Kalisway is a Toronto-based funk, alternative R&B artist, songwriter and producer, writing and creating music that feels like palm trees […]

Five Minutes With: Toronto Rock Musician Lauren Ash

November 14, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

With her debut album, Call Me When You Get This, Lauren Ash is ready to rock – unfiltered, unguarded and […]

Homegrown Business: Rich Padulo of Treat Accessibly

November 10, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Treat Accessibly is a Toronto-based movement helping families and communities make Halloween barrier-free for children and youth with disabilities. Their […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto-based Comedian Jeff Hobbs

October 30, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Jeff Hobbs is a Toronto-based comedian who got his start in Waterloo before moving to the city to pursue his […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Filmmaker Timothy Yeung

October 29, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Timothy Yeung is one of those filmmakers who makes you believe in the quiet power of stories. He calls himself […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Karen Mitches

October 16, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Karen Mitches is a Toronto-based comedian who first stepped into the world of stand-up after taking a class at Second […]

Homegrown Business: Kathryne Mejias of Born For More

October 13, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Born For More is a Toronto-based movement and platform dedicated to helping women turn divorce and life transitions into powerful […]

Five Minutes With: Nobu Adilman of Choir! Choir! Choir!

October 10, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance […]

Five Minutes With: Toronto Singer-Songwriter & Producer Ramona Vee

September 26, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Ramona Vee has lived in the in-between. Growing up in the Greater Toronto Area, she was shaped by the soulful […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Hannah Veldhoen

September 25, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Hannah Veldhoen is a Toronto-based comedian who found her comedic voice after a series of personal setbacks during the pandemic, […]