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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

New Air Canada seat selection fee paused following backlash

New Air Canada seat selection fee paused following backlash

But the airline still plans to move forward with the changes in the future.
This Metro Vancouver SkyTrain station is closing for 6 weeks. Here's what to know

This Metro Vancouver SkyTrain station is closing for 6 weeks. Here's what to know

The station must undergo essential maintenance work.
Invasive species: Could herds of wild pigs spread into Metro Vancouver?

Invasive species: Could herds of wild pigs spread into Metro Vancouver?

Wild pigs are hardier and craftier than you might think.
You can sail on a lavish cruise from Vancouver to Tahiti, Hawaii and New Zealand at a steal

You can sail on a lavish cruise from Vancouver to Tahiti, Hawaii and New Zealand at a steal

The cruise also visits Hawaii, Los Angeles, American Samoa, and more.
Everything you need to know about the train from Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies

Everything you need to know about the train from Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies

Here is your guide to riding the rails...in style.
This posh cruise sails from Vancouver to the Caribbean Islands for a steal

This posh cruise sails from Vancouver to the Caribbean Islands for a steal

Journey through the Panama Canal at a bargain this fall.
Metro Vancouver forecast includes a week of rain and 'organized rainstorm'

Metro Vancouver forecast includes a week of rain and 'organized rainstorm'

The wet weather will follow sunshine and a high of 20 C on Tuesday.
B.C. tenants unknowingly move into mouse-infested apartment for $3,000

B.C. tenants unknowingly move into mouse-infested apartment for $3,000

The renters submitted a video of mice running around the unit as evidence.
Here's how much the cost to rent an apartment in Vancouver has changed in the past 5 years

Here's how much the cost to rent an apartment in Vancouver has changed in the past 5 years

Vancouver is consistently one of Canada's most expensive markets for housing rentals.
Can Flair Airlines survive as Canada's only remaining ultra-low-cost carrier?

Can Flair Airlines survive as Canada's only remaining ultra-low-cost carrier?

Can Flair stay afloat when all others have shut down?
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