Articles by Emilea Semancik

About Emilea Semancik

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:

“A Day in the Life” with Montreal Actress Natalie Tannous

October 25, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Natalie Tannous, or as I like to refer to her, my TV Wife, has been a very close friend for over a decade. From our first scene together I could tell that I had been […]

Charitable Choices: Meagan Somerville of West Island Community Shares

October 24, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Located in Montreal, West Island Community Shares is a non-profit organization committed to uplifting the West Island community. With a proud legacy spanning 25 years, their core mission revolves around cultivating a robust, inclusive, and […]

Five Minutes With: Montreal Hip-Hop Artist Troy Dunnit

October 20, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Montreal’s own emcee, Troy Dunnit, stands out in a league of his own. His distinctive, gritty tone and unique flows set him apart, while his wordplay reaches world-class standards. His lyrics reflect raw authenticity, and […]

Charitable Choices: Barry Cole of the Cole Foundation

October 17, 2023 Emilea Semancik

The Cole Foundation specializes in two areas of philanthropy – pediatric/young adult leukemia/lymphoma research and intercultural dialogue through theatre and literature in the Montreal Arts scene. Through generous grants, The Cole Foundation has played a […]

Five Minutes With: Montreal Pop Band Clay and Friends

October 13, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Known for their supercharged live shows, Clay and Friends have rocked more than 1,800 Canadian and European crowds since 2014 under the #KeEpItMoViN’ umbrella. The quintet has over 56 million listens to its catalogue since […]

“A Day in the Life” with Montreal Abstract Artist Françoise Issaly

October 11, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Françoise Issaly, est une artiste peintre rempli de créativité et d’aventure, ainsi qu’une mère extraordinaire qui, depuis toujours, m’ouvre les yeux à ce que signifie être une artiste. Né en France, elle a toujours eu […]

Five Minutes With: Montreal Art-Pop Band Night Lunch

October 6, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Night Lunch invites you on a musical journey that avoids the usual clichés found in modern indie music, thanks to a unique energy that’s just eccentric enough to surprise unsuspecting listeners. In the mysterious corners […]

“A Day in the Life” with Montreal Visual Artist Jonathan Mendel

October 4, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Jonathan Mendel is a very dear friend and a daily source of inspiration, as an artist and a person. He is fascinated by emotions, their different nuances and the shapes and colours they take. I […]

My Digital Life: Montreal Food Blogger ArethaEats

October 3, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Aretha Chan, a regular food blogger who specializes in aesthetically displaying the best food that the city has to offer, is a Montreal-based food blogger whose primary focus is Asian food and local eats. We […]

Five Minutes With: Montreal-based Singer and Songwriter Sophie Ogilvie

September 29, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Sophie Ogilvie is a singer and songwriter based in Montréal, Quebec. Approaching songwriting with the confessional lyricism folk and an indie rock penchant for pop song structures, Ogilvie’s sound is set apart by her deft […]