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: @ancestral.foods

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Sarah Jane Martin

August 6, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Sarah Jane Martin is a comedian who has always felt more puzzled by the “normal” world than by the things that make her stand out. Her comedy leans into the absurdity of everyday life — […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Christine Seaver

August 5, 2026 Emilea Semancik

I have admired Christine Seaver’s art for three decades. She is always evolving, always creating work that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the soul. From colourful flora and fauna to […]

Charitable Choices: Jonathan Niemczak of The Canadian Pride Historical Society

August 4, 2026 Emilea Semancik

History doesn’t preserve itself — it takes people willing to track down the photographs, the oral histories, and the stories tucked away in basements and community archives before they’re lost for good. That’s the work […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Denise Gray

July 29, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Clients don’t just buy Denise Gray’s art; they feel it. Her pieces carry a warmth and emotional clarity that resonate deeply with people, marking life’s most meaningful moments. Whether it’s a wedding, a family milestone, […]

Charitable Choices: Patrick Krawec of Save Our Seine River Environment Inc.

July 28, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Patrick Krawec is the Executive Director of Save Our Seine River Environment Inc., known as SOS, a volunteer-powered nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the Urban Seine River Greenway in Winnipeg. When SOS first formed […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Jared Story

July 23, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Jared Story has spent over a decade proving that the funniest place to stand is squarely in the middle — of the argument, the absurdity, and occasionally, his own small-town Manitoba upbringing. The Winnipeg-based comedian […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Toni Reimer

July 22, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Ten years ago, I walked into a friend’s kitchen to see her new hobby sitting on the table: a small, postcard-sized watercolour of a bird. She remarked that it was a new calming hobby, to […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Shawn Cuthand

July 16, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Shawn Cuthand has no interest in making you comfortable — and that’s exactly what makes him so good. With a style that blends sharp storytelling, absurdist slice-of-life observations, and a gift for evoking well-earned white […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Ana Azevedo

July 15, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Ana Azevedo is a self-taught mixed-media artist who captures the beauty of the natural world in her paintings and drawings. Using inspiration from nature, Ana creates pieces that bring to life diverse flora and fauna. […]

Homegrown Business: Nicole of Blush Stitch Studio

July 13, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Nicole is the one-woman operation behind Blush Stitch Studio, a Winnipeg-based handmade accessories brand built on the belief that everyday essentials should be anything but boring. She picked up a needle at age 12 and […]