From Vancouver, David Shumka writes, produces podcasts and maintains a blog, having once performed as a stand‑up comedian. He is celebrated for being an early pioneer of podcasting.
Ed Hill is a Canadian stand‑up comic and podcast host. He launched his act in Vancouver, British Columbia, and now frequently tours throughout North America and Asia. He currently lives in Vancouver.
Greg Thomey, a Canadian comic, actor and playwright, was one of the original creators of the long‑running series This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and his work has earned him a multitude of Gemini Awards.
Haris Khan, a comedian from Canada, has built a reputation for humor that draws on a wide range of cultural backgrounds and for his involvement in charitable initiatives.
Born in Casablanca, Hassan El Fad is a Moroccan actor and comedian. He has built a reputation on his witty performances and comedy productions, and he also plays the saxophone.
Kurtis Matthew Kenneth Conner, a Canadian comedian who also produces videos on YouTube and runs a podcast, had gathered in excess of 5.67 million subscribers and surpassed 1.20 billion views on his YouTube channel by August 2026.
Léane Labrèche‑Dor, originaire du Canada, exerce le métier d’actrice. Elle a attiré l’attention du public grâce à son interprétation dans le film *Laughter*, rôle qui lui a valu une candidature au Prix Iris de la meilleure actrice lors de la 22ᵉ édition des Prix du cinéma québécois, ainsi qu’à *My Mother’s Men*, où elle a de nouveau été présélectionnée dans la même catégorie aux 25ᵉ Prix du cinéma québécois en 2023.
Neil Crone, hailing from Canada, works both in front of the camera and behind the pen. Audiences may recall him as Fred Tupper from the sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie, as Jerry Whitehall in the sci‑fi thriller Cube 2: Hypercube, and as the voice behind Gordon, Diesel 10 and Splatter in the 2000 film Thomas and the Magic Railroad. He returned to voice Gordon for the American version of the revived Thomas & Friends series, All Engines Go, which ran from 2021 through 2025.
Nick Nemeroff was a Canadian stand‑up comic whose most prominent work was the 2020 album The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life, a record that received a nomination for Comedy Album of the Year at the 2021 Juno Awards.
Norman Gene Macdonald, a Canadian stand‑up comic, actor, and writer, built his act on a flat‑toned delivery, quirky understatement and the occasional rustic, old‑fashioned turn of phrase. He showed up in a wide range of films and became a regular guest on late‑night talk shows, gaining a reputation for a blend of chaotic and understated humor. His spots on Conan O’Brien’s series and David Letterman’s program were especially praised, with Letterman dubbing him “the best” stand‑up comedian.
Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Shirley Gnome is a Canadian entertainer known for her singing and comedic talents. She spent her formative years growing up in Surrey, British Columbia. Her career began with independently released albums, including Ho Down (2010), C untry Music (2012), and The Lady of the Night* (2015). Later, she signed with 604 Records, continuing to release music that blends country, rock, and electronic pop. She describes her musical style as lullabies about unspoken thoughts. Gnome's comedy frequently addresses taboo topics such as sexuality. Her albums Taking It Up the Notch (2017) garnered a Canadian Comedy Award nomination for Best Comedy Album in 2018, and Decoxification (2020) earned her a Juno Award nomination in 2021. She continues to create, as evidenced by her most recent album, Live, Bare and Natural (2025), and her co-writing of the music for the show SLUGS (2025). The SLUGS show received a nomination for the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2025. Shirley Gnome considers herself famous because she maintains a website, shirleygnome.com, where visitors are encouraged to sign her guestbook and view a graphic that includes a self-portrait featuring her cat. She aims to generate income through the internet and expresses surprise at the existence of her website, suggesting it may be funded by taxpayer money. Shirley Gnome supports the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) by donating a portion of her income from projects, recognizing that the land belongs to the Coast Salish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. Throughout her career, she has received four Canadian Comedy Award nominations for Best Variety Act (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019).
Tricia Black, a Canadian actress, writer and comedian, gained prominent recognition for her work in the 2020 web series Band Ladies, which brought her the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series at the ninth ceremony in 2021. She later voiced a character in the 2022 animated series Summer Memories, a performance that earned her the Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance in an Animated Program or Series at the eleventh awards in 2023.
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