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Al Sciola
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Contributor, Daily Hive
Montreal
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Biography
I’m a Montreal-based writer with a passion for storytelling. While hockey is my main beat, I dive into travel, food, and culture whenever I can, seeking out hidden gems and fresh perspectives along the way. Over the years, I’ve penned over 2,000 articles, blogs, and newsletters for outlets like Daily Hive, Cult MTL, The Montreal Gazette, and The National Post. Whether analyzing the Habs' latest trade or uncovering the culinary treasures of a new city, my goal is always the same: to entertain and inform.
Content
By Al Sciola Verified| MTL Blog Verified Old Montreal's Convoyeurs Tower is about to become a hotspot for thrill seekers from around the world, thanks to a new attraction called Montreal Bungee. At 210 feet high, it's officially the tallest bungee jump in Canada — and somehow, I found myself at the edge of it. As a writer who covers what's happening in Montreal on a daily basis, I usually spend more time talking to the people behind the scenes than actually taking part myself.
By Al Sciola Verified| MTL Blog Verified If you're considering a new bank or wondering whether your current one measures up, a new ranking of Canada's best banks for 2025 offers some unexpected insights that could influence your decision. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey customers worldwide for their 2025 World's Best Banks list. While several of Canada's "Big Five" banks performed well, others failed to make the list entirely, and the top position was claimed by an unlikely contender.
By Al Sciola Verified| MTL Blog Verified The 2025 tariff war and boycott of American products took centre stage at the French-language leaders' debate on Wednesday, April 16. The four leaders of the main political parties running for office in Canada's upcoming federal election were asked about their grocery shopping habits, leading to an exchange that was as fruity as it was telling. "Seventy percent of Canadians say they're buying fewer American products.
Company Info
Daily Hive
Daily Hive is a Canadian digital media company founded in 2008, originally known as Vancity Buzz. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, it focuses on hyperlocal news and lifestyle content for major Canadian cities, including Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, and Edmonton, as well as the U.S. Pacific Northwest, covering Seattle and Portland. The company is dedicated to community-driven storytelling and aims to engage audiences through various thematic channels. Daily Hive operates several specialized content channels, including DH News for general news, Dished for food and restaurant content, Urbanized for real estate and urban design, Venture for technology and business updates, Offside for sports news, Listed for local events, Mapped for travel guides, and Grow for cannabis industry coverage. Additionally, it has in-house digital marketing agencies, Colony Digital and ID Agency, which provide targeted online campaigns and influencer marketing services. Daily Hive generates revenue primarily through advertising and its digital marketing subsidiaries.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Founded: 2008