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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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Discover Dogs
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Homegrown Business: Jake and Tanya Giammarino of Discover Dogs

November 11, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Jake Giammarino, co-owner of Discover Dogs alongside his wife Tanya, operates a dog-focused retail store specializing in nutrition and behavioural products for dogs of all sizes. With a mission to educate dog owners on biologically […]

Oh My Land Club
Business

Homegrown Business: Caly Luo and Stephanie Lu of Oh My Land Club

November 4, 2024 Emilea Semancik

In this interview, Caly Luo and Stephanie Lu, co-founders of Oh My Land Club (OMLC), share insights into their family-friendly business. As mothers, they were inspired to create a safe, engaging indoor playground tailored to […]

Astrocolor
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Five Minutes With: Vancouver Funk Band Astrocolor

November 1, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Astrocolor, three-time Western Canadian Music Award nominees, claimed the Instrumental Artist of the Year title in 2022. With over 15 million streams across major platforms, the band has garnered national airplay on flagship CBC shows […]

Michelle Avila Navarro
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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Performer Michelle Avila Navarro

October 30, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Michelle Avila Navarro is a multi-passionate artist. With a love of dance, music and acting, Michelle made a choice early on to hone in on her acting ability. She first fell in love with the […]

The Plant Based Workshop
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Homegrown Business: Mayumi Bae of The Plant Based Workshop

October 28, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Mayumi Bae, Co-Founder of The Plant Based Workshop, is driven by a passion for wellness and flavorful food, inspired by the loss of her father to illness at a young age. Specializing in Asian-inspired plant-based […]

Hillsboro
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Five Minutes With: Vancouver Nu-Gaze Band Hillsboro

October 25, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Hillsboro delivers a cathartic blend of early 90s shoegaze, infectious rhythms, haunting violin, and the plaintive vocals of Nima Walker, striking a balance between nostalgic and original sounds. Their self-titled LP earned critical praise from […]

Danielle Florence
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Danielle Florence

October 24, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Danielle Florence blends bold irreverence with self-aware charm, described humorously as a “slutty virgin discovering a microphone.” Influenced by comedians like Jenny Slate and Steph Tolev, her unique perspective brings both absurdity and relatability to […]

Vancouver Poppy Fund Committee
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Charitable Choices: Stephen Tresidder of the Vancouver Poppy Fund Committee

October 22, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Stephen Tresidder is the administrator of the Vancouver Poppy Fund, a charity that has been supporting veterans and their dependents since 1956. After serving on the Board of Directors for eight years, Stephen took on […]

Mikey Jose
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Five Minutes With: Vancouver R&B Artist Mikey Jose

October 18, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Mikey Jose is an emerging R&B/Soul/Pop artist who has been making waves in the music scene since 2019. With two EPs under his belt, including his latest release, ‘Beautiful Life,’ Mikey brings a unique blend […]

Jen Currin
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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Writer Jen Currin

October 16, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Having known Jen Currin for more than 10 years, most of that time as their partner, I see every day that writing, being a writer, is just an essential part of Jen as a person. Not […]

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