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: 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, […]

Five Minutes With: Toronto Heavy Metal Band Thunderor

September 19, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Formed in 2020 by multi-JUNO-nominated musicians JJ Tartaglia and Jonny Nesta (also known for their work in Skull Fist), THUNDEROR […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Dale B

September 18, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Dale B is a local Toronto comedian who began his comedy journey over a decade ago, jumping from open mic […]

Charitable Choices: Margaret McGuffin of Music Publishers Canada

September 16, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Music Publishers Canada is a non-profit, membership-based trade organization dedicated to creating business opportunities for Canadian music publishers and advocating […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Brady Coyle

September 11, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Brady Coyle is a Toronto-based comedian who first took the stage in Thunder Bay after spotting an amateur stand-up contest […]

Homegrown Business: Jessica Panetta of Conceptual Event Society

September 8, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Conceptual Event Society (CES) is a Toronto-based, full-service public relations and corporate event firm that specializes in connecting brands, celebrities, […]

Five Minutes With: Toronto Hip-Hop Artist D.O. Gibson

September 5, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

D.O. Gibson is a Guinness World Record-setting rapper, author, and motivational speaker who has defied the odds to build a […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Michael Carnevale

September 4, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Michael Carnevale got his start in comedy while studying Comedy Writing and Performance at Humber Polytechnic, making his debut at […]