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As a dual-affiliated writer for Postmedia’s Vancouver Sun and The Province, Dana Gee serves as British Columbia’s premier chronicler of entertainment, arts, and literary happenings. Her work balances celebrity access with cultural analysis, particularly focused on:
Successful outreach to Gee requires:
“The best pitches understand that even entertainment reporting needs stakes - why this story matters now, to whom, and what it reveals about our cultural moment.”
Erin Donnelly is a Canada-based senior editor at Yahoo Life specializing in entertainment, celebrity culture, and lifestyle trends. With bylines in Marie Claire, Refinery29, and Azure Magazine, she combines pop culture analysis with actionable wellness insights.
“Her work transforms everyday moments into cultural conversations.” — Digital Media Today
Donnelly’s Refinery29 movie romance ranking garnered 1.2M social shares, underscoring her ability to craft viral yet substantive content. Pitches should align with her track record of making niche topics (e.g., dental care trends) relevant to broad audiences through celebrity tie-ins or seasonal hooks.
This Canadian entertainment and fashion journalist combines celebrity coverage with thoughtful analysis of industry inclusivity trends. Currently writing for HELLO! Canada, her work emphasizes:
Successful pitches to Cichowski should:
Jim Slotek (Original Cin, Zoomer) is Canada’s preeminent analyst of film, comedy, and music storytelling. With roots at the Toronto Sun and a Gemini Award nomination, his work bridges industry expertise and mainstream appeal.
Johanna Schneller is a leading voice in entertainment journalism, celebrated for her incisive cultural commentary and profiles of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Based in Toronto, she writes primarily for The Globe and Mail, where her “Bigger Picture” column dissects film, television, and media trends through a sociocultural lens.
“Schneller’s work transcends celebrity gossip, offering a masterclass in how entertainment shapes—and reflects—our world.” —Toronto Film Critics Association
Her accolades include a National Newspaper Award, a Canadian Screen Award, and groundbreaking leadership as the first woman president of the TFCA. For those seeking to engage her, prioritize stories that blend artistic critique with human insight.
Katherine Singh (3 Magazine, Refinery29) stands out in Canadian cultural journalism through her signature blend of red carpet analysis and social commentary. Currently based in Toronto, her work intersects three key areas:
Recent accolades include 2024 Canadian Screen Award recognition for redefining entertainment journalism standards.
As CTV’s chief entertainment correspondent and founder of LaineyGossip.com, Lui has redefined gossip as cultural analysis. Her work intersects entertainment reporting with sociology, particularly examining:
For collaborators: Pitch to elaine.lui@laineygossip.com with “Cultural Lens Pitch” in subject line. Average response time: 8 business days.
For over 30 years, Liane Faulder has been Postmedia’s premier analyst of Canadian arts and lived experience. Her work for the Edmonton Journal and National Post marries razor-sharp cultural criticism with deeply human storytelling.
“Theatre isn’t escapism – it’s society holding up a funhouse mirror to itself.” – From her 2025 review of Jupiter
For over two decades, Mike Usinger has documented Canada’s evolving cultural landscape through The Georgia Straight and national outlets. His work sits at the intersection of entertainment criticism and societal analysis, particularly focused on:
Recent Accolades:
2022 Western Magazine Award | 2021 National Magazine Award Finalist | 2x Vancouver Music Journalist of the Year
Peter Howell, film critic for The Toronto Star, has shaped Canadian cinema discourse since 1996. His work combines analytical depth with accessible prose, focusing on directorial artistry and sociocultural themes.
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With 35+ years at the Winnipeg Free Press, Randall King remains Canada’s preeminent chronicler of artistic innovation. His work bridges:
Recent Recognition:
2024 Prairie Arts Journalism Fellow
Three-time nominee for National Magazine Awards (Arts & Entertainment)
As host of TLC’s Love & Translation and HGTV Canada’s Home to Win, Sangita Patel merges engineering precision with entertainment intuition. Her 20-year career spans:
Recent honors include a Canadian Screen Award and recognition in Vogue India’s Global South Asians list. Patel’s cancer survivorship advocacy adds depth to health/wellness coverage, particularly regarding public figures’ medical disclosures.
We remember Ted Shaw (1951-2024) as the Windsor Star’s preeminent cultural critic, whose 38-year career redefined arts journalism in Southern Ontario. His work bridged highbrow and popular culture, with particular emphasis on:
While Shaw retired in 2015, his legacy informs current arts coverage priorities:
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