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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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Bob Bachelor
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Montréal Musical Director Bob Bachelor

January 7, 2026 Emilea Semancik

I have known Bob Bachelor since 1984, and we have a long, rich history of working together on numerous productions, both with The Lyric Theatre Singers and other companies. When I first met Bob, he […]

GAMERella
Charity

Charitable Choices: Courtney Blamey of GAMERella

January 6, 2026 Emilea Semancik

In an industry long criticized for its barriers to entry, GAMERella is carving out a new path—one grounded in accessibility, inclusivity, and community care. Co-Director Courtney Blamey (she/her) leads the organization’s efforts to open the […]

Florent Duchesne
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Montréal Sculptor Florent Duchesne

December 31, 2025 Emilea Semancik

How do you describe the emotion of raw energy without breaking everything in the process? I feel like a bio of Flo would be the perfect place to start. A classic biography could never capture […]

REISA
Charity

Charitable Choices: Claudia Maiolo of REISA

December 30, 2025 Emilea Semancik

As Executive Director of REISA – The East Island Network for English Language Services, Claudia Maiolo leads an organization dedicated to improving access to health and social services for English-speaking communities across Montreal’s East and […]

Magella
Music

Five Minutes With: Singer-Songwriter Magella

December 26, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Magella is a Montreal-based singer-songwriter whose music carries the weight and warmth of the diasporic blues. With a voice both powerful and tender, she paints vivid sonic landscapes through the many colours of her tone. […]

Victoria Rose Torre
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Montréal-based Visual Artist Victoria Rose Torre

December 24, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Victoria Rose Torre is a traditional oil painter with an iconoclastic vision. Hailing from New York, where she received formal training at the Pratt Institute, Torre is expanding her practice to Montreal, where her schooling […]

The Refugee Centre
Charity

Charitable Choices: Kinan Swaid of The Refugee Centre

December 23, 2025 Emilea Semancik

In Montreal, where the refugee experience often collides with complex bureaucratic systems and fragmented services, one organization has emerged as a model for holistic, person-centred care. Co-founder and Executive Director Kinan Swaid leads The Refugee […]

The Wesleys
Music

Five Minutes With: Montréal Indie Band The Wesleys

December 19, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Formed in 2022, The Wesleys are an indie outfit blending garage grit with jangly pop charm. With three albums already under their belt—including their latest, Explosive Device—the Montreal-based band has quickly carved out a reputation […]

Seby Jacob
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Montréal Comedian Seby Jacob

December 18, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Dark, razor-sharp, and meticulously crafted, Seby Jacob’s comedy transforms cultural identity, masculinity, and immigrant life in Canada into bold, unexpected laughs. With fearless confidence and precise misdirection, Jacob invites audiences to lean into discomfort—only to […]

Rafael Sottolichio
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Montréal Painter Rafael Sottolichio

December 17, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Rafael Sottolichio is a painter who likes to have a good time. Born in Chile, he’s been in Montreal since the seventies. He works many different mediums, like acrylic and oil on small paintings, but […]

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