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

Homegrown Business: Sahar Saidi of LUS (Love Ur Self) Brands

April 21, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

LUS (Love Ur Self) Brands is a Toronto-based haircare company dedicated to helping people with curly, wavy, and coily hair […]

Five Minutes With: Toronto Pop Singer-Songwriter CJ Cooper

April 18, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

CJ Cooper is certainly making a name for herself. Performing for companies like the National Bank Open, Sportsnet, TD Bank […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Joseph Whittle

April 17, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Joseph Whittle is a Toronto-based comedian who began his journey into comedy through improv classes in his home province of […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Owen Farewell

April 10, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Meet Owen Farewell, a Mississauga native who’s made Toronto his comedic stomping ground. He got his start watching and performing […]

Homegrown Business: Nataly Cure of Cureus Label

April 7, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Cureus Label is a Toronto-based lingerie brand redefining the way women experience intimates by focusing on underwire-free, ethically handmade pieces […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Sandee Bee

March 27, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Sandee Bee is a Georgetown-based comedian who found her way to the stage as part of her journey to overcoming […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Interdisciplinary Artist Lyla Rye

March 26, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Themes of childhood, nature, and spatial perception resonate in the work of Lyla Rye. Often site-specific, there’s a journey to […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Abhi Pamnani

March 20, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Abhi Pamnani is a Toronto comedian who began his comedy journey in 2022 after being inspired by a Russell Howard […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Brandyn Neto

March 6, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Brandyn Neto is a Pickering comedian who had his start by going to open mic nights. He quickly fell in […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Composer Aline Homzy

February 26, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

As a longtime collaborator & close friend, I’ve always felt a magnetic pull towards violinist-composer Aline Homzy. Her dynamism and […]