Laura Shantora Nelles

Currently on staff at the Toronto Sun, Laura Shantora Nelles graduated with a degree in Creative Writing from Concordia University in Montreal and has been working in various roles in media since 2007.

LATEST STORIES BY LAURA SHANTORA NELLES

Want to own a rabbit? It's not a relationship you can just jump into

Bunnies require years-long commitment, but are excellent pets to right home

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March 17, 2024 Toronto & GTA

Hocus Pocus, a Flemish giant mix rabbit, celebrates his "gotcha day."

Niagara Falls is aflutter with fun activities and great eats

A midweek staycation is the perfect getaway

February 29, 2024 Ontario Travel

A zebra long-wing butterfly and a Julia butterfly perch on a fern at the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls in January 2024. Laura Shantora Nelles/Toronto Sun

Cornucopia of coastal delights in Outer Banks, N.C.

OBX boasts a whole lot of charm and natural splendour

September 25, 2023 Travel USA

This quirky old remnant from a defunct mini-putt course at Jockey's Ridge State Park draws plenty of tourists to the dunes

Former NHLer Daniel Carcillo aims to protect young players from 'violence and trauma'

Stopping the cycle of abuse junior hockey, however, won't be easy, as the adults in charge are often products of the same system

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March 4, 2023 Canada

In this June 24, 2013, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo hoists the Stanley Cup after the Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston.

THE NORTHERN FRONTIER: Spotting polar bears in Churchill

Pack your parka and your sense of adventure: The northern frontier awaits.

December 2, 2022 Travel Canada

Spot the polar bear making tourists happy in Churchill.

Canadian author hopes Hockey Canada scandal leads to brighter days

Canadian author and journalist Laura Robinson says she never thought she’d see the day when the walls would start to crumble at the institutional level of hockey in Canada, as the sport faces a reckoning in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal.

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August 13, 2022 Hockey

Hockey Canada has had federal funding cut off because of its handling of the case and settlement, while a number of corporations paused sponsorship dollars.

Cleveland knocks it out of the park

Sure, those gas prices might look a little painful, but there’s nothing quite like the feeling of packing your bags and hitting the open road.

May 28, 2022 Travel USA

The Cleveland Arcade, built in 1890, is considered to be the first indoor shopping mall in the United States. It is now home to shops and restaurants, as well as the Hyatt Regency hotel. Laura Shantora Nelles/Toronto Sun

FALLING FOR KINGSTON: Spooky themes, history and delicious eats await

While summer may be behind us, there’s still time to sneak in a road trip before the cold weather comes.

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October 26, 2021 Ontario Travel

Go inside the walls during a tour of historic Kingston Penitentiary.

Looking back at Canada's 2008 world junior gold-medal winner

OSTRAVA — At home in Canada, we are treated to plenty of opportunities to see the world junior hockey championship in Canadian cities (or nearby places such as Grand Forks, N.D., or Buffalo), while some countries wait many years between hosting the annual holiday hockey event. This year, the tournament is being held in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic.

December 27, 2019 Hockey

John Tavares celebrates after Canada won gold at the 2008 world juniors. LAURA NELLES/POSTMEDIA

From suds to sports to scenery, Salt Lake City has plenty to sample

From abundant activities to beautiful scenery, Salt Lake City, Utah isn’t as dry as you may think, with something that will appeal to just about every taste.

September 24, 2019 Travel USA

Temple Square is the centre of downtown Salt Lake City — all the roads are numbered based on their direction and distance from Temple Square. (Laura Shantora Nelles)

Laura Shantora Nelles

LATEST STORIES BY LAURA SHANTORA NELLES

Want to own a rabbit? It's not a relationship you can just jump into

Niagara Falls is aflutter with fun activities and great eats

Cornucopia of coastal delights in Outer Banks, N.C.

Former NHLer Daniel Carcillo aims to protect young players from 'violence and trauma'

THE NORTHERN FRONTIER: Spotting polar bears in Churchill

Canadian author hopes Hockey Canada scandal leads to brighter days

Cleveland knocks it out of the park

FALLING FOR KINGSTON: Spooky themes, history and delicious eats await

Looking back at Canada's 2008 world junior gold-medal winner

From suds to sports to scenery, Salt Lake City has plenty to sample

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