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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:
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Granolust
Business

Homegrown Business: Julie Wiener of Granolust

August 28, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Disheartened by the granola available widely from the commercial chain grocers to the small wellness stores, Julie began creating her own granola at home that cut out all chemicals, allergens, gluten and sugars down. The […]

Recipe for Sesame Tofu
Food

Recipe for Sesame Tofu from Chef Danielle Levy

August 27, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Danielle Levy, who has a background in holistic nutrition and now works as a plant-based chef, shared with us her rendition of a Sesame Tofu recipe. This light and healthy recipe is perfect for any […]

Blue Oil
Music

Five Minutes With: Montreal Punk Band Blue Oil

August 25, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Some friends from Montreal (Ville St-Laurent), got together one day in the late 70s to make noise with guitars and drums and gave rise to Blue Oil. They recorded a bunch of original songs as […]

James Mancini
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Montreal Comedian James Mancini

August 24, 2023 Emilea Semancik

James Mancini is a Quebecois-Italian who has an extremely interesting past and breakthrough into the world of comedy. He was a professional wrestler for Team Canada, a 7-time Canadian championship wrestler, a two-time World Challenger […]

Alex Coma
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with Montreal Visual Artist Alex Coma

August 23, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Alex Coma is not someone you cross paths with every day. When you meet Alex, you experience a gentle calming presence, followed by an intriguing sensation of being seen as you engage in conversation. Alex […]

Handmade and Hygge
Business

Homegrown Business: Anna Paliotti of Handmade & Hygge

August 21, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Handmade & Hygge by Anna is a relatively new business that sells handcrafted and customizable macrame decorations, earrings, and key charms… you name it, Anna can weave it. The business started as an expansion of […]

Aseem Halbe
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Montreal-based Comedian Aseem Halbe

August 10, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Aseem Halbe started his comedy career in Montreal a few years ago. His witty repertoire resonates with people of all ages. One of his side-splitting routines revolves around the parking signs of Montreal, leaving the […]

Recipe for Paccheri with Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto
Food

Recipe for Paccheri with Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto from Chef Chris Cosentini

August 6, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Chef Chris Cosentini shared his delicious Paccheri with Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto, a rendition of a southern Italian Paccheri pasta. Chef Costentini specializes in his pasta dishes, creating content on his Instagram that helps others […]

Maple & Nutmeg
Business

Homegrown Businesses: Rekeisha George of Maple & Nutmeg Candles & Co.

July 31, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Maple & Nutmeg Candles & Co. is a one-woman, black-owned small business creating soy candles and unique, high-quality leather goods sourced ethically. We spoke with Rekeisha George to discuss her vision and to learn more […]

Loryn Taggart
Music

Five Minutes With: Montreal Producer and Singer-Songwriter Loryn Taggart

July 28, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Producer and genre-bending singer-songwriter Loryn Taggart has ambitiously broken through the music industry, achieving notable recognition all before releasing her debut album. This Hungarian-Canadian musician who was raised in the Prairies, took a leap of […]

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