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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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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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“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
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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 […]

Hot Spell
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Five Minutes With: Hard Rock Band Hot Spell

February 21, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Hot Spell is a dynamic four-piece hard rock band hailing from Ladner, BC, Canada. Since forming in 2022, this powerhouse ensemble has united their individual talents into a cohesive force, delivering electrifying covers of iconic […]

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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver-based Visual Artist Tiffany Blaise

February 19, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Tiffany Blaise is a Vancouver-based Canadian contemporary landscape painter of Chinese and French descent, whose artistic practice centers on capturing the atmospheric and emotive essence of coastal landscapes across the West Coast and beyond. Her […]

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