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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 what you need to know about Vancouver beaches over the May long weekend

Here's what you need to know about Vancouver beaches over the May long weekend

The VPD received 1,800 calls over the weekend and city beaches were crowded.
'Terrified and immensely excited': Vancouver kayaker shares epic photos from orca encounter

'Terrified and immensely excited': Vancouver kayaker shares epic photos from orca encounter

"My hands and legs were trembling."
Second-alarm fire breaks out in Vancouver highrise building

Second-alarm fire breaks out in Vancouver highrise building

Crews were able to knock it down quickly.
Safety alert: Canada-wide warning for 'unauthorized' abortion, emergency contraception drugs

Safety alert: Canada-wide warning for 'unauthorized' abortion, emergency contraception drugs

They pose serious health risks.
Everything you need to know about how the WestJet strike will affect Vancouver flights

Everything you need to know about how the WestJet strike will affect Vancouver flights

Here's what you need to know.
Metro Vancouver lifts air quality advisory as temperatures drop

Metro Vancouver lifts air quality advisory as temperatures drop

Environment Canada has also lifted its special weather statement...but changes are expected this week.
Hot deal: This epic global city is offering nearly free fares on flights for Canadian travellers

Hot deal: This epic global city is offering nearly free fares on flights for Canadian travellers

We like free.
These are the top 10 summer travel destinations for B.C. travellers

These are the top 10 summer travel destinations for B.C. travellers

Are you ready to leave on a jet plane? Or just hit the road?
Map: Air quality advisory issued for the Metro Vancouver region

Map: Air quality advisory issued for the Metro Vancouver region

This interactive map shows which parts of Metro Vancouver have poor air quality.
'Someone bear-sprayed him in the face': Man assaulted on crowded Vancouver beach

'Someone bear-sprayed him in the face': Man assaulted on crowded Vancouver beach

The suspect was not located and remains at large.
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