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

Five Minutes With: Indie-Folk Rock Band Colrain

July 10, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Hailing from Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Colrain is an indie-rock ensemble known for their rich lyrical content, polished instrumentals, and strong ties to their local community. Their dynamic set ranges from melancholic ballads to uplifting rock, […]

Five Minutes With: Roots Band esdaile

July 3, 2026 Emilea Semancik

In late August of 2024, esdaile formed together, putting forth a new sound to the ears of listeners in the Dartmouth/Halifax area. The four boys (Colin, Ian, Leo, Keegan) translated their inseparable connection to a […]

Charitable Choices: Carmen Boyko of JA Nova Scotia

June 30, 2026 Emilea Semancik

The gap between what young people learn in a classroom and what they actually need to navigate the real world has always existed — but Carmen Boyko and the team at JA Nova Scotia are […]

Five Minutes With: Rock Trio Marian

June 26, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Marian is a rock trio known for rich harmonies, gritty riffs, and hook-driven songs. Their sophomore album, Play Louder, Hit Harder (PLHH), weaves together themes of adulthood’s relentless grind and the uncertainty of what lies […]

Charitable Choices: Jessica Young of Family SOS

June 23, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Every family hits rough patches — moments when parenting feels overwhelming, communication breaks down, or basic needs like food security become a daily stress. Family SOS exists for exactly those moments. As a free, inclusive, […]

Homegrown Business: Jake Mahoney of The Halifax Honey Company

June 22, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Jake Mahoney, CEO and Co-Founder of The Halifax Honey Company, knows what it means to build something from the ground up. What began in a small East Coast kitchen back in 2016 has grown into […]

Charitable Choices: Jaydean Jackson of Hope Cottage

June 16, 2026 Emilea Semancik

In Halifax, there’s a place where a hot meal comes with something just as important — the feeling that someone sees you. Hope Cottage has been that place for decades, and under the leadership of […]

Homegrown Business: Ashley Jollimore of The Ultimate Party & Rental Store

June 15, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Ashley Jollimore is the Owner and General Manager of The Ultimate Party & Rental Store, a women-owned small business based in Lower Sackville, NS, that has been helping Atlantic Canadians celebrate in style since 2013. […]

Five Minutes With: Punk Band Hospital Gossip

June 12, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Hospital Gossip was formed in 2021 out of a longstanding desire to bring something new to Halifax’s vibrant punk scene. Their first release, ‘Apart At Last,’ was a realization of the band’s desire to create […]

Charitable Choices: Lisa Harrison of Brunswick Street Mission

June 9, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Lisa Harrison has spent her career driven by a simple but urgent belief: that no one should go without the basics of a dignified life. As Executive Director of Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax, Lisa […]