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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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Leif Oleson-Cormack
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Leif Oleson-Cormack

December 11, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Leif Oleson-Cormack has mastered the art of contradiction, delivering sharp, confessional comedy rooted in darkness and misanthropy, all with a disarmingly cheerful charm. His sets balance bleak honesty with buoyant self-awareness, turning personal stories into […]

Victoria McFadyen
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Filmmaker Victoria McFadyen

December 10, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Victoria McFadyen was born to tell stories. She dreamt up long, elaborate tales and read them to her spellbound friends as a teenager. At 24, she purchased her first set of camera gear and taught […]

Calgary International Film Festival
Charity

Charitable Choices: Katherine Penhale of Calgary International Film Festival

December 9, 2025 Emilea Semancik

The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) works to bring audiences and filmmakers together through unforgettable cinematic experiences. With an 11-day festival each fall and events throughout the year, CIFF champions Alberta creators, makes film culture […]

Jacqueline Russell
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Performing Artist Jacqueline Russell

December 3, 2025 Emilea Semancik

In 1980, Jacqueline Russell crashed onto the earth, did a somersault, and stuck the landing with a “Taa-Daaaaa!” Her first stage appearance was as the devil in Even the Devil is Afraid of a Shrew […]

Tyler Chisholm
Lifestyle

My Digital Life: Calgary Content Creator Tyler Chisholm

December 2, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Tyler Chisholm is the creator of Curious as Hell, a growing leadership platform built on one core belief: better questions make better leaders. After more than 550 conversations on his long-running podcast Collisions YYC, he […]

Tina Hertz
Folk

Five Minutes With: Singer-Songwriter Tina Hertz

November 28, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Tina Hertz is an up-and-coming Canadian singer/songwriter who lives and performs in Edmonton, Alberta. Her music includes soft acoustic guitar, airy melodies, and the occasional harmonica, drawing inspiration from both old folk tunes and modern […]

Alex Jocko
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Alex Jocko

November 27, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Comedian Alex Jocko brings warmth, wit, and a dash of wordplay to the stage with a brand of comedy rooted in personal storytelling and optimism. Drawing inspiration from her own life, Jocko’s sets balance lighthearted […]

Sarah Martin
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Canadian Visual Artist Sarah Martin

November 26, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Sarah Martin is a Canadian artist known for reimaging familiar landscapes into contemporary reflections on memory and place. Mixing paint, photography, and pattern, she builds layered compositions that feel both timeless and alive. Rooted in […]

Mellow House
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Lindsay of Mellow House

November 24, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Calgary-based entrepreneur Lindsay is the owner and candle maker behind Mellow House, a small business dedicated to creating hand-poured, vegan, cruelty-free candles. Crafted with natural coconut soy wax, recycled wooden wicks, and Canadian-made fragrance oils […]

Max Motion
Electronic

Five Minutes With: Calgary DJ Max Motion

November 21, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Max Motion is a rising Canadian DJ and electronic music producer whose music has been making waves across the world. Over the past year, Max has rapidly built a name for himself through standout performances […]

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