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About Emilea Semancik
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: 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 […]

Tiffany Blaise
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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 […]

Francis Baptiste
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Five Minutes With: Vancouver Indie Folk Songwriter Francis Baptiste

February 14, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Francis Baptiste is an Indigenous songwriter who covers topics of cultural reclamation, addiction, and fatherhood. CBC has said, “Francis Baptiste is unsparingly candid.” Of the single Lazy Lake, CBC called it “lushly hypnotic.” Baptiste currently […]

Suzie LeBlanc
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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Artistic Director Suzie LeBlanc

February 12, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Suzie LeBlanc has been the Artistic and Executive Director of Early Music Vancouver since 2021, becoming the first woman to lead the organization since its founding in 1970. A celebrated soprano, early music specialist, and […]

Carol Chu
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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver-based Actor Carol Chu

February 5, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Carol Chu first tried acting at age 12 when she auditioned for her grade 7 school play, Peter Pan. Despite getting hit in the face with a pan and chipping a tooth, Carol discovered her […]

Kickstand Community Bikes
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Charitable Choices: Ally Henderson of Kickstand Community Bikes

February 4, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Ally Henderson, Program Coordinator at Kickstand, is passionate about creating tangible change in East Vancouver. Through her leadership, Kickstand has grown into a vital resource for community members, offering accessible cycling solutions and empowering individuals […]

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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Fine Art Photographer Axel Breutigam

January 29, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Axel Breutigam is a Canadian fine art photographer and musician with a passion for black-and-white photography. His work primarily focuses on architecture, landscapes, and floral subjects, blending technical sophistication with captivating perspectives, bold lighting, and […]

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