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

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Ben Albert

July 31, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Ben Albert got his start in comedy by driving eight hours to perform at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa for an amateur […]

Charitable Choices: Nick Regina of Spark Charity Foundation

July 29, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

The Spark Charity Foundation is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to providing vital resources to individuals and families in need […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Lou Currie

July 24, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Lou Currie is a Toronto-based comedian who found her comedic voice through a lifelong love of humour, fueled by a […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Toronto Performing Artist Vanessa Sears

July 16, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Vanessa Sears is one of Canada’s foremost performing artists. Her body of work and achievements defy easy categorization, and span […]

Homegrown Business: Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews of SOCAN Foundation

July 14, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

SOCAN Foundation is a national organization based in Toronto that fosters musical creativity and promotes a better understanding of the […]

Tragedy Plus Time With: Toronto Comedian Michael Balazo

July 3, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Michael Balazo is a Toronto-based comedian who got his start making people laugh in the most relatable way: by getting […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Jordan Trafford

June 26, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Jordan Trafford is a Toronto-based comedian who began his comedy journey in 2018 by taking a Level 1 stand-up class […]

Charitable Choices: Trish Barbato of Arthritis Society Canada

June 24, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Arthritis Society Canada is a national health charity dedicated to supporting the six million Canadians living with arthritis through research, […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto Comedian Siddesh Pai

June 19, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Siddesh Pai is a Toronto-based comedian who first stepped onto the stage at Second City, performing a 5-minute set that, […]

Homegrown Business: Kassandra Cardinale of Elisa Candles

June 9, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Elisa Candles is a Canadian-made candle company crafting all-natural soy and coconut wax candles, with a mission to create clean-burning […]