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Elana Shepert

Elana Shepert

Elana is a reporter for Vancouver Is Awesome who currently lives in Vancouver. She covers everything from travel to health care, the film industry to social issues, and writes breaking news, regular updates and feature stories. Before she started working for V.I.A., Elana was the managing editor at 604 Now. Prior to that, she worked as a travel agent and travel writer, where she visited 19 countries across the globe. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University with a double major in English and Political Science, as well as a certificate in New Media Journalism.

Recent Work by Elana

Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this September

Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this September

Canada's top five most expensive cities to rent in are all located in Metro Vancouver.
Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes geomagnetic storm, northern lights

Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes geomagnetic storm, northern lights

Sky-watchers, rejoice!
Childish Gambino cancelled his Vancouver concert. Here's what to know

Childish Gambino cancelled his Vancouver concert. Here's what to know

The rapper says he will reschedule the tour.
You can join an illuminated night bike ride around Vancouver's seawall

You can join an illuminated night bike ride around Vancouver's seawall

Tickets include access to the pre-ride celebration in the park.
'People are fed up': Metro Vancouver travellers react to looming Air Canada pilots' strike

'People are fed up': Metro Vancouver travellers react to looming Air Canada pilots' strike

Air Canada says job action is "increasingly likely."
Air Canada warns flight cancellations 'increasingly likely' as pilots' strike looms

Air Canada warns flight cancellations 'increasingly likely' as pilots' strike looms

Air Canada is preparing to have 80 per cent of its flights grounded.
Metro Vancouver: Here is why you might see a haze in the air this weekend

Metro Vancouver: Here is why you might see a haze in the air this weekend

The weather will be hot but conditions may be hazy.
A bird caused a power outage affecting 17,000 BC Hydro customers in Metro Vancouver

A bird caused a power outage affecting 17,000 BC Hydro customers in Metro Vancouver

Our feathered friends sometimes cause massive power outages...but these incidents are rare.
Air Canada strike: Flights may be affected by mid-September

Air Canada strike: Flights may be affected by mid-September

Air Canada's pilots are still bracing to strike as they haven't reached an agreement with their employer.
Could it snow in Vancouver during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour dates?

Could it snow in Vancouver during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour dates?

"So you're saying there is a chance?"
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