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Emilea Semancik was born in North Vancouver. Emilea has always always wanted to work as a freelance writer and currently writes for the Vancouver Guardian. Taking influence from journalism culture surrounding the great and late Anthony Bourdain, she is a recipe author working towards publishing her own series of books. You can find her food blog on Instagram:
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Chief State
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Five Minutes With: Pop-Punk Band Chief State

April 17, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Hailing from Vancouver, BC, Chief State have built a reputation as one of Canada’s most exciting pop-punk exports. Blending emo-tinged grit with soaring melodies and pummeling rhythms, the band delivers heartfelt anthems rooted in unflinching […]

Bonggun Kim
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Bonggun Kim

April 9, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Bonggun Kim delivers animated, storytelling-driven comedy rooted in cultural clash, blending Kevin Hart’s energy and expressions with Louis C.K.’s intelligent layering and Ricky Gervais’ fearless approach to uncomfortable truths—though his current favourite comedian is himself, […]

Justin Ogilvie
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“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Justin Ogilvie

April 1, 2026 Emilea Semancik

I’ve known Justin Ogilvie for years, and he’s one of those rare artists who is both deeply talented and completely down to earth. He’s a painter, educator, and co-founder of Canvas Method, where he’s helped […]

Colin Cowan
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Colin Cowan

March 26, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Colin Cowan delivers high-energy cynical optimism shaped by two decades in show business and influences ranging from Robin Williams and Jim Carrey to Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Carol Burnett. His material spans obscure observations, […]

Craftedvan Stationery Inc.
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Homegrown Business: Craftedvan Stationery Inc.

March 23, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Meet Erica and Diana, the best friends behind Craftedvan Stationery Inc. — a Vancouver-based, female-run business bringing handmade charm to the world of reading. For over 13 years, the co-owners have been crafting their signature […]

Erin Purghart
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Erin Purghart

March 19, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Erin Purghart describes her comedy style as “child star with gun”—a fitting summation for someone whose pre-show ritual involves crushing a $7 flat white, panicking in a dark corner with her joke book, then having […]

Ese Awato
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Ese Atawo

March 12, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Ese Atawo brings bold, loud, and spontaneous comedy shaped by a theatre background and a deep love for original, powerful performers like Whoopi Goldberg, Debra Wilson, and Maya Rudolph. Her favourite creation is Lil Clitty, […]

Maru Aponte
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“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Maru Aponte

March 11, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Maru Aponte sees colour like no one else I know: we are so lucky she shares her paintings—travelogues from the chromatic ocean—with us. Born in Puerto Rico and a graduate of Antwerp’s Royal Academy of […]

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“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Jessica Yeandle-Hignell

March 4, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Jessica Yeandle-Hignell lives and works in Vancouver. Her artistic practice moves between object-making, digital environments, and sequential drawings. Across these forms, she looks at how imagination can help people get through unstable times. Her work […]

The Cavernous
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Five Minutes With: Electronic Duo The Cavernous

February 27, 2026 Emilea Semancik

The Cavernous is a heavy psychedelic electronic duo featuring a wall of synthesizers, sequencers, samplers and includes a live drummer on an electronic drum kit. Their sound is akin to NIN, Massive Attack and Mogwai’s […]

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