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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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Burnaby Neighbourhood House
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Charitable Choices: Mika Torres of Burnaby Neighbourhood House

January 20, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Burnaby Neighbourhood House is a community hub dedicated to reducing social isolation and creating an inclusive space where everyone belongs. We spoke with Executive Director Mika Torres about BNH’s people-first approach, the importance of community […]

Corey Payette
Music

Five Minutes With: Vancouver Musician Corey Payette

January 16, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Corey Payette is a writer, composer, singer, hand drummer, and director whose work spans music, theatre, and film. A member of the Mattagami First Nation with French Canadian and Irish heritage, he is widely recognized […]

Aaron Read
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Aaron Read

January 15, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Aaron Read is a Vancouver-based comedian known for his wildly goofy, shape-shifting style that blends voices, act-outs, music, and cleverly hidden dark edges. We caught up with him to talk about influences, rituals, favourite bits, […]

Options Community Services
Charity

Charitable Choices: Neil Arao of Options Community Services

January 13, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Neil Arao, CEO of Options Community Services, shares insight into the organization’s wide-ranging work supporting individuals and families at every stage of life. In this interview, he reflects on community impact, evolving needs in Surrey, […]

KeAloha
Music

Five Minutes With: Indigi-Soul Artist KeAloha

January 9, 2026 Emilea Semancik

KeAloha weaves survivor dreams into vibrant heartsongs, blending their Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Lheidli T’enneh roots with rich Black and Brown musical lineages. Their sound—an Indigi-Soul fusion of radical tenderness and strength—echoes where Keali’i Reichel meets […]

Aerin Wu
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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Artist Aerin Wu

January 7, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Aerin Wu is an award-winning filmmaker, animator and artist whose work consistently captivates with its creativity and depth. She graduated from USC Film School, but her growth as an artist extends far beyond her education. […]

Writers' Exchange
Charity

Charitable Choices: Jenifer MacLeod of the Writers’ Exchange

January 6, 2026 Emilea Semancik

At the heart of Vancouver’s creative community, Jennifer MacLeod is helping kids find their voices—one story at a time. As the Co-Founder and Director of Community for the Writers’ Exchange, MacLeod leads an organization dedicated […]

Recipe for Gingerbread
Food

Recipe for Gingerbread from Geoff Cram

January 4, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Geoff Cram recently won the professional category at the Vancouver Gingerbread Lane competition for his stunning creation, Evergreen Grove—a detailed gingerbread forest inspired by his favourite family holiday traditions. Known for his precision, creativity, and […]

Rachel Thexton
Lifestyle

My Digital Life: Vancouver Podcaster Rachel Thexton

December 30, 2025 Emilea Semancik

With curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for lived experience, Rachel Thexton brings authentic connection to the forefront through her podcast, Rachel Thexton Connects. Since launching in January 2023, the show has become a thoughtful […]

Five Minutes With: Garage-Pop Artist Alex Little
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Five Minutes With: Garage-Pop Artist Alex Little

December 26, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Vancouver-born songwriter Alex Little grew up steeped in creativity. Raised by her father, drummer Taylor Little, and her mother, visual artist Pauline White, she came of age on a soundtrack of The Replacements, Bowie, The […]

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