CHEF ANDY
CHEF ANDY

Stoney Creek, Ontario.
“Being Canadian means everything!”

THE MINDFUL BLONDE: DANIELLE SHUGG
THE MINDFUL BLONDE: DANIELLE SHUGG

Influencer & creator in the social space.
Essex, Ontario.
“Being Canadian feels like kindness wrapped in a bottle… that is what I love about Canada the most, especially having lived elsewhere.”

JOSHUAH LUPIA
JOSHUAH LUPIA

Professional boxer with an 18-0 record.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“I am proud to be Canadian because they gave my family the opportunity to come from Italy and start a new life here.”

STEVE "LUDZY" LUDZIK
STEVE "LUDZY" LUDZIK

Retired NHL Hockey Player, Coach and Commentator.
Etobicoke, Ontario.
“[Canadians] are the type of people that are very nice to you, very humble… we are strong people. I love Canadians. We bump into somebody at the store and we say “sorry.” We cut somebody off driving and say “sorry about that.”

VANESSA "GIRL WITH THE DOGS"
VANESSA "GIRL WITH THE DOGS"

Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Social Media Pet Groomer.
“What it means to be Canadian is to be kind and to be genuine. I’ve travelled all around the world and I can say the nicest people are probably located here in our country.”

GEOF ISHERWOOD
GEOF ISHERWOOD

Illustrator: Comic Books, Concept Art & Storyboards for Film.
Ottawa, Ontario. Previously Montreal, Quebec.
On being Canadian: “Having the opportunity to live in a country that shares my values that everyone should have a proper equal chance at life and equal opportunities, which sadly doesn’t always happen in the land of my birth (USA).”

ALEXANDRA BURGIO
ALEXANDRA BURGIO

Magician, Professional Dancer, and Business Owner.
St. Catharines, Ontario.
“I am proud to be a citizen of Canada because everyone knows that all the hot girls hail from Canada but, not only is Canada hot, it is also very wholesome.”

JIMMY PRIME
JIMMY PRIME

Musician, Boxer, Actor, Model, self described, “Jack of all Trades.”
Toronto, Ontario.
[On if he named Toronto the 6] “That is true! That is true. That is actually one of the things I’m most known for… It was just something based on 647, 416, brought it all together and I just started calling the city that. I felt like it felt right, you know. To see everyone run with it makes me proud. I feel like I have that impact on Canadian history… got my little page in there.”

MARIA ZERAFA
MARIA ZERAFA

Book Editor.
NYC, New York. From: Niagara Falls, Ontario.
[On being Canadian] ‘It’s something you take with you no matter where you live— the people, the country, the community.”

JOE SWEC
JOE SWEC

Butcher.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“I am proud to be Canadian because I feel like we have the most freedom in the world.”

CROCEFISSO SPADAFORA
CROCEFISSO SPADAFORA

Future Tennis Pro.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“My dream is to have 31 Grand Slam titles, 15 French Opens, 10 Wimbledon, and 3 US Opens Australia, and hopefully I can achieve that and be the best player of all time.”

TAYLOR BECK
TAYLOR BECK

Professional Hockey Player in the KHL. Previously the NHL, AHL & OHL.
Novosibirsk, Russia & St. Catharines, Ontario.
“I just had the best childhood… lifelong best friends, running around on the streets playing road hockey...
For me, Canada means family.”

JOSHUA ABCEDE
JOSHUA ABCEDE

Creative.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“To be Canadian… it means that you are loving, kind and accepting of all people.”

VICTORIA GALLARDI
VICTORIA GALLARDI

Canadian Tire Supervisor.
St. Catharines, Ontario.
“Being Canadian means having a great reputation around the world… everyone is super friendly with us. In our country everyone is so happy and nice. I am really proud to be Canadian.”

CHLOE ROSSI
CHLOE ROSSI

Health Promoter at McMaster University.
Grimsby, Ontario.
“To be Canadian is to build community.”

FRANK SPADONE
FRANK SPADONE

Stand-up Comedian and Actor
North York, Ontario.
“When comics go to the states, the Canadians stand out because you can see the difference and we’re just funnier.”

OREOLUWA MAJEKODUNMI
OREOLUWA MAJEKODUNMI

St. Catharines, Ontario.
ER Nurse and Mother.
“Being in Canada the past 8-9 years I’ve been blessed with free healthcare. I also appreciate the fact that education is also accessible as a citizen and as a black woman. I appreciate the nature, the gardens, the park, the sunlight.”

DR. PLASKOS
DR. PLASKOS

Physician. Wellness and anti-aging.
St. Catharines, Ontario.
“My parents came as immigrants from Greece. They had big dreams and put their dreams aside from me

THE SPICY NONNA
THE SPICY NONNA

Nina
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“I love Canada. As soon as I came to Canada I always loved Canada. I love the people I love everything about it.”

CELINA DIFELICE
CELINA DIFELICE

Lawyer
St. Catharines, Ontario.
“I’m proud to be Canadian because Canada celebrates diversity, inclusion and equality and Canada protects our fundamental rights and freedoms. It’s also home to warm people and so much natural beauty.”

PASQUALE RAMUNNO
PASQUALE RAMUNNO

Artist: Wax Sculptor, Previous Owner of Rock Museum of Legends, Star of The Spicy Nonna.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“To be Canadian means to be free.”

JULIAN DEPROPHETIS
JULIAN DEPROPHETIS

Man behind The Spicy Nonna.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“Canada gives you opportunity that you woudnt’t otherwise have.”

CHEF ANDY
THE MINDFUL BLONDE: DANIELLE SHUGG
JOSHUAH LUPIA
STEVE "LUDZY" LUDZIK
VANESSA "GIRL WITH THE DOGS"
GEOF ISHERWOOD
ALEXANDRA BURGIO
JIMMY PRIME
MARIA ZERAFA
JOE SWEC
CROCEFISSO SPADAFORA
TAYLOR BECK
JOSHUA ABCEDE
VICTORIA GALLARDI
CHLOE ROSSI
FRANK SPADONE
OREOLUWA MAJEKODUNMI
DR. PLASKOS
THE SPICY NONNA
CELINA DIFELICE
PASQUALE RAMUNNO
JULIAN DEPROPHETIS
CHEF ANDY

Stoney Creek, Ontario.
“Being Canadian means everything!”

THE MINDFUL BLONDE: DANIELLE SHUGG

Influencer & creator in the social space.
Essex, Ontario.
“Being Canadian feels like kindness wrapped in a bottle… that is what I love about Canada the most, especially having lived elsewhere.”

JOSHUAH LUPIA

Professional boxer with an 18-0 record.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“I am proud to be Canadian because they gave my family the opportunity to come from Italy and start a new life here.”

STEVE "LUDZY" LUDZIK

Retired NHL Hockey Player, Coach and Commentator.
Etobicoke, Ontario.
“[Canadians] are the type of people that are very nice to you, very humble… we are strong people. I love Canadians. We bump into somebody at the store and we say “sorry.” We cut somebody off driving and say “sorry about that.”

VANESSA "GIRL WITH THE DOGS"

Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Social Media Pet Groomer.
“What it means to be Canadian is to be kind and to be genuine. I’ve travelled all around the world and I can say the nicest people are probably located here in our country.”

GEOF ISHERWOOD

Illustrator: Comic Books, Concept Art & Storyboards for Film.
Ottawa, Ontario. Previously Montreal, Quebec.
On being Canadian: “Having the opportunity to live in a country that shares my values that everyone should have a proper equal chance at life and equal opportunities, which sadly doesn’t always happen in the land of my birth (USA).”

ALEXANDRA BURGIO

Magician, Professional Dancer, and Business Owner.
St. Catharines, Ontario.
“I am proud to be a citizen of Canada because everyone knows that all the hot girls hail from Canada but, not only is Canada hot, it is also very wholesome.”

JIMMY PRIME

Musician, Boxer, Actor, Model, self described, “Jack of all Trades.”
Toronto, Ontario.
[On if he named Toronto the 6] “That is true! That is true. That is actually one of the things I’m most known for… It was just something based on 647, 416, brought it all together and I just started calling the city that. I felt like it felt right, you know. To see everyone run with it makes me proud. I feel like I have that impact on Canadian history… got my little page in there.”

MARIA ZERAFA

Book Editor.
NYC, New York. From: Niagara Falls, Ontario.
[On being Canadian] ‘It’s something you take with you no matter where you live— the people, the country, the community.”

JOE SWEC

Butcher.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“I am proud to be Canadian because I feel like we have the most freedom in the world.”

CROCEFISSO SPADAFORA

Future Tennis Pro.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“My dream is to have 31 Grand Slam titles, 15 French Opens, 10 Wimbledon, and 3 US Opens Australia, and hopefully I can achieve that and be the best player of all time.”

TAYLOR BECK

Professional Hockey Player in the KHL. Previously the NHL, AHL & OHL.
Novosibirsk, Russia & St. Catharines, Ontario.
“I just had the best childhood… lifelong best friends, running around on the streets playing road hockey...
For me, Canada means family.”

JOSHUA ABCEDE

Creative.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“To be Canadian… it means that you are loving, kind and accepting of all people.”

VICTORIA GALLARDI

Canadian Tire Supervisor.
St. Catharines, Ontario.
“Being Canadian means having a great reputation around the world… everyone is super friendly with us. In our country everyone is so happy and nice. I am really proud to be Canadian.”

CHLOE ROSSI

Health Promoter at McMaster University.
Grimsby, Ontario.
“To be Canadian is to build community.”

FRANK SPADONE

Stand-up Comedian and Actor
North York, Ontario.
“When comics go to the states, the Canadians stand out because you can see the difference and we’re just funnier.”

OREOLUWA MAJEKODUNMI

St. Catharines, Ontario.
ER Nurse and Mother.
“Being in Canada the past 8-9 years I’ve been blessed with free healthcare. I also appreciate the fact that education is also accessible as a citizen and as a black woman. I appreciate the nature, the gardens, the park, the sunlight.”

DR. PLASKOS

Physician. Wellness and anti-aging.
St. Catharines, Ontario.
“My parents came as immigrants from Greece. They had big dreams and put their dreams aside from me

THE SPICY NONNA

Nina
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“I love Canada. As soon as I came to Canada I always loved Canada. I love the people I love everything about it.”

CELINA DIFELICE

Lawyer
St. Catharines, Ontario.
“I’m proud to be Canadian because Canada celebrates diversity, inclusion and equality and Canada protects our fundamental rights and freedoms. It’s also home to warm people and so much natural beauty.”

PASQUALE RAMUNNO

Artist: Wax Sculptor, Previous Owner of Rock Museum of Legends, Star of The Spicy Nonna.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“To be Canadian means to be free.”

JULIAN DEPROPHETIS

Man behind The Spicy Nonna.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“Canada gives you opportunity that you woudnt’t otherwise have.”

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