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:

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]