Ian Shantz

digital content creator/copy editor/reporter and travel writer at The Toronto Sun

toronto, ontario, canada

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cca.news.yahoo.com

ccanoe.com

nnorfolkandtillsonburgnews.com

ppembrokeobserver.com

pprincegeorgepost.com

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* Journalist and editor with substantial experience in a newsroom environment.Specialties: * Storytelling * Copy editing * Travel writing * Sports writing * Feature writing * Breaking news * Columns * Headline writing * Cutline writing * Photo selection * Layout and design

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Will Smith sued by touring musician claiming sexual harassment

Will Smith sued by touring musician claiming sexual harassment Violinist Brian King Joseph claims he was fired shortly after reporting alleged intrusion into hotel room Article content Several years removed from the Oscars slap scandal, Will Smith is once... See more

canoe.com•Ian Shantz•Jan 5, 2026

NFL play-by-play man Joe Buck reveals reason for black eye

NFL play-by-play man Joe Buck reveals reason for black eye Photos shared to social media show shiner concealed by makeup artist Article content EPSN play-by-play man Joe Buck called Saturday’s NFC West-deciding game between the Seattle Seahawks and San Fr... See more

princegeorgepost.com•Ian Shantz•Jan 4, 2026

Tom Brady-Alix Earle dating rumours heat up after cuddle-up | Prince George Post

Tom Brady-Alix Earle dating rumours heat up after NYE cuddle-fest Pair spotted getting up close and personal during event on Caribbean island Article content Are Tom Brady and influencer Alix Earle an item? While the seven-time Super Bowl champion and GOA... See more

princegeorgepost.com•Ian Shantz•Jan 1, 2026

The Wire actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dead at age 71 | Canoe

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., who starred in The Wire, reportedly dead at age 71 'Our hearts are so broken. He will be very, very missed,' says star's manager on social media Article content Veteran actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died following a short illness,... See more

canoe.com•Ian Shantz•Dec 31, 2025

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's dad dies in house fire

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's dad dies in house fire Mom Mary Lou was critically injured in the blaze Article content NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s father has died following a house fire in North Carolina that also left his mother with critical injuries. On... See more

thecragandcanyon.ca•Ian Shantz•Dec 30, 2025

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Will Smith sued by touring musician claiming sexual harassment

NFL play-by-play man Joe Buck reveals reason for black eye

Tom Brady-Alix Earle dating rumours heat up after cuddle-up | Prince George Post

The Wire actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dead at age 71 | Canoe

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's dad dies in house fire

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Will Smith sued by touring musician claiming sexual harassment

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The Wire actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dead at age 71 | Canoe

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's dad dies in house fire

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