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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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Lighthouse Voyage
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Charitable Choices: David Punnamannil of Lighthouse Voyage

May 27, 2025 Emilea Semancik

David Punnamannil, founder and Executive Director of Lighthouse Voyage, has transformed a life-altering experience into a powerful mission that has rescued over 930 individuals from exploitation in India. Founded nearly a decade ago after a […]

Recipe for Tirokafteri
Food

Recipe for Tirokafteri from Irene Matys

May 25, 2025 Emilea Semancik

This Tirokafteri recipe from @irene_matys‘s new book My Cypriot Table brings forth this irresistibly creamy and fiery feta dip recipe that combines the tangy richness of Greek sheep’s milk cheese with a bold kick of […]

Vancouver Writers' Fest
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Charitable Choices: Ashleigh Withall of Vancouver Writers Fest

May 20, 2025 Emilea Semancik

The Vancouver Writers Fest continues to build literary bridges in uncertain times, bringing renowned authors and emerging voices together with tens of thousands of enthusiastic readers each year. Development Manager Ashleigh Withall, who joined in […]

Indigenous Voices Awards
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Charitable Choices: Deanna Reder of the Indigenous Voices Awards

May 13, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Established in 2017 following controversy over Indigenous representation in publishing, the Indigenous Voices Awards (IVAs) were born from a grassroots crowdfunding effort that unexpectedly raised over $116,000. The awards aim to address the historical underrepresentation […]

Maryam Babaei
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Vancouver Art Curator Maryam Babaei

May 7, 2025 Emilea Semancik

I have known Maryam Babaei all my life. We grew up in the same neighbourhood in Tehran, immigrated to Canada at roughly the same time, and went to the same university. She studied English Literature […]

Poetry in Voice
Charity

Charitable Choices: Ariane Tapp of Poetry in Voice

May 6, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Poetry In Voice/Les voix de la poésie is bringing its National Finals to Vancouver on May 15, culminating a year of work to make poetry more accessible in Canadian classrooms. We talked with Ariane Tapp, […]

OSUSO
Business

Homegrown Business: Susan Nishimura and Michael Rooney of OSUSO

May 5, 2025 Emilea Semancik

OSUSO, a Vancouver-based clothing brand founded by designers Susan Nishimura and Michael Rooney, brings a fresh take on timeless fashion with limited-edition women’s printed silk tops, scarves, and fleece pieces for both men and women. […]

Carrie Taylor
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Chor Leoni Educational Coordinator Carrie Taylor

April 30, 2025 Emilea Semancik

A career as a band teacher. That was Carrie’s dream when she was an aspiring young flute player, studying first at the University of Mary in North Dakota, and then as a music education student […]

Tobacco & Rose
Folk

Five Minute With: Folk Songwriting Project Tobacco & Rose

April 11, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Tobacco & Rose is the songwriting project of Canadian underground legend Richard Moody. The songs are inspired by, and in praise of, the natural world, embodied spirituality, and plant medicines such as ayahuasca. Stylistically reminiscent […]

Kevin Banner
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Kevin Banner

April 10, 2025 Emilea Semancik

With a comedic style that swings between the silly and the dark, Kevin Banner has built a career on sharp storytelling, personal anecdotes, and the occasional dose of pure nonsense. Influenced by legendary comics like […]

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