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 Heavy Metal Band PHEAR

May 9, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

With their arena-calibre sound, “Save Our Souls” was produced, mixed, and mastered by Jon Howard (Threat Signal) and can be […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Chris Quigley

May 8, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Chris Quigley is a comedian who discovered his love for comedy at just 11 years old after hearing Hal Roach […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Jabar Bains

May 1, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Jabar Bains is a Toronto-based comedian who discovered his love for stand-up during late-night visits to The Comedy Store in […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Visual Artist Jordan Dunlop

April 30, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Jordan Dunlop is an independent artist who has been exhibiting work for over 25 years. Movement, play and aligning art […]

Homegrown Business: Melissa Major of Major Yoga and Fitness

April 28, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Major Yoga & Fitness is a wellness company dedicated to helping people reach their healthiest potential through movement, mindfulness, and […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Charmaine Turner

April 24, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Charmaine Turner is a Toronto-based comedian who got her start at the age of 10, performing Jeremy Hotz jokes at […]

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 […]