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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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Malcolm McLeod
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Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Malcolm McLeod

March 13, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Malcolm McLeod, a towering 6’5″ improvisational comedian in Vancouver, brings a distinctively physical and unpredictable style to the stage. Co-host of “Bloodfeud: Stand Up vs Improv” alongside Matty Vu, McLeod draws inspiration from comedy giants […]

National Cancer Hero Day
Charity

Charitable Choices: Shirin Ariff of National Cancer Hero Day

March 11, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Shirin Ariff, the Founder of National Cancer Hero Day, 6x International Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Life Transformation Coach, and International Speaker, is dedicated to transforming the way society views and deals with cancer. Ariff, a survivor […]

Creative Creations 604
Business

Homegrown Business: Gurinder Sarai of Creative Creations 604

March 10, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Gurinder Sarai, founder of Creative Creations 604, is turning events into unforgettable experiences. Based in Vancouver and Richmond, her business specializes in custom party favours—everything from candies and chips to drinks and signage—designed to elevate […]

Yafania
Music

Five Minutes With: Pop-Rock Artist Yafania

March 7, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Yafania, Vancouver’s emerging queen of dreamy romance pop, creates captivating tales of longing and self-discovery through her cinematic soundscapes. Her newest single, Don’t You Wanna Be With Me?, delves into the frustration of unexpressed love, […]

Tragedy Plus Time: The Ryan and Amy Show
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: The Ryan and Amy Show

March 6, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Vancouver comedy duo Ryan and Amy bring their self-described “cringe” style comedy to the stage, drawing inspiration from both social media influencers and real-life situations. With backgrounds influenced by comedy icons like Molly Shannon and […]

Karen Marki
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Visual Artist Karen Marki

March 5, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Karen Marki has loved art her entire life, but her many years of working in the non-profit sector in both San Francisco and Vancouver postponed her desire to paint. Little did she know that the […]

Dancers of Damelahamid
Charity

Charitable Choices: Margaret Grenier of Dancers of Damelahamid

March 4, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Margaret Grenier, Executive and Artistic Director of the Dancers of Damelahamid, leads an Indigenous dance company dedicated to revitalizing and celebrating traditional dance while fostering cultural connection and reconciliation. Rooted in the teachings of her […]

Brandkit Studio
Business

Homegrown Business: Ami DeMelo and Laurel Brown of Brandkit Studio

March 3, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Brandkit Studio, founded by brand designer Ami DeMelo and web developer Laurel Brown, offers professionally designed logo kits and customizable website templates to small businesses and startups. With Ami’s expertise in creating impactful brand identities […]

Tamara Grand
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Painter Tamara Grand

February 26, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Explore! Experiment! Be open! Take risks! Spread joy! These are Tamara’s mantras. They express her creative spirit, her voice and her path as an artist. It is not surprising to learn that Tamara Grand has […]

Nariyal
Business

Homegrown Business: Sajeesh and Kavya of Nariyal

February 24, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Nariyal, a Vancouver-based eco-friendly brand founded by Sajeesh and his wife Kavya, is turning waste into wonder by repurposing discarded coconut shells and wood from fallen coconut trees into handcrafted, sustainable home products. With a […]

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