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

“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 […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Scott Koropas

July 9, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Some comedians find their voice by studying the greats. Scott Koropas found his by simply paying attention to the world around him — and realizing that the way he saw it was funnier than most […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Anna Antonio

July 8, 2026 Emilea Semancik

To know Anna Antonio is to understand the nature of her work. She is a kind, gentle and elegant soul whose artistry exemplifies all that is lovely. Anna is drawn to the elegance of handwritten […]

Charitable Choices: Greg Georgeson of Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape

July 7, 2026 Emilea Semancik

“A furnished home provides more than comfort—it provides dignity, stability, and hope. At Oyate Tipi, we believe everyone deserves not just a house, but a place they can truly call home.” — Greg Georgeson Describe […]