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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: The Natural Pastures Cheese Company

February 9, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Natural Pastures Cheese Company has become a quiet anchor of Canada’s artisan food scene, producing award-winning cheeses from its longtime factory on Vancouver Island. Anyssa, the General Manager at Natural Pastures Cheese Company in Courtenay, […]

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Season to Taste: Chef Gus of Published on Main

February 8, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Chef Gus of Published on Main has spent 17 years in Vancouver refining a culinary voice shaped by an unlikely journey—from running an Old Spaghetti Factory dishpit at 16 in Winnipeg to stages at Michelin-starred […]

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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Artist Lizzie McCorquodale

February 4, 2026 Emilea Semancik

It was a great relief to her handlers that Lizzie “Bullseye” McCorquodale is considering retiring from Control. It was her mad skills as a creative genius that catapulted her to fame & fortune, but seriously […]

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Season to Taste: Chef Maxim Scheurmans of Chambar Restaurant

February 1, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Maxim Scheurmans is a cook at Chambar Restaurant, one of Vancouver’s most respected and enduring dining rooms. Maxim grew up at Chambar and has been mentored by Executive Chef Mickael Kean and his father, Chef […]

Mindy Parfitt
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“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Performing Artist Mindy Parfitt

January 28, 2026 Emilea Semancik

I first encountered the beautiful, iconoclastic creative force that is Mindy Parfitt as a blur of energy racing down our Arbutus Ridge high-school hallway, channelling a full-on 80s Madonna vibe and already radiating the confidence […]

RAVEN
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Charitable Choices: Emily Cabrera of RAVEN

January 27, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Newly appointed Executive Director Emily Cabrera is bringing fresh energy and deep commitment to RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Rights and Environmental Needs) — a national charity dedicated to advancing Indigenous rights and environmental justice through the […]

Mainland Whisky
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Homegrown Business: Steve Watts of Mainland Whisky

January 26, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Mainland Whisky has carved out an unlikely home in Surrey’s industrial edges, where founder Steve Watts has built a distillery that’s equal parts craftsmanship, creativity, and controlled chaos. What started as a bare concrete bunker […]

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Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Ernie Hart

January 22, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Ernie Hart is a Vancouver-based comedian who describes his style as observational with a silly, loose energy on stage. Drawing inspiration from comedy heavyweights like Mike Birbiglia, John Mulaney, and Bill Burr, Hart has carved […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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