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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

Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight, may produce big, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight, may produce big, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

The fireballs are debris from comet Thatcher, which orbits the sun roughly every 415 years.
B.C. tenant says doorbell camera faced inside of their rental unit

B.C. tenant says doorbell camera faced inside of their rental unit

The tenant also requested that the landlord make emergency repairs on the property.
Metro Vancouver weather: Forecast includes temperatures up to 21 C

Metro Vancouver weather: Forecast includes temperatures up to 21 C

Time to exchange your umbrella for some shades.
Metro Vancouver weather: Storm may produce heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and large hail

Metro Vancouver weather: Storm may produce heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and large hail

The sun is shinning right now...but you might want to cancel your evening picnic.
China travel advisory 2025: Canada warns of increased risk to visitors

China travel advisory 2025: Canada warns of increased risk to visitors

The Canadian government now advises travellers to exercise "a high degree of caution."
Tenant evicted for being 'epicentre' of B.C. rental building's mice, bed bug infestations

Tenant evicted for being 'epicentre' of B.C. rental building's mice, bed bug infestations

The tenant was also accused of throwing rodent traps out the window and being hostile to the pest control expert.
Metro Vancouver weather: Atmospheric river to drench B.C. coast

Metro Vancouver weather: Atmospheric river to drench B.C. coast

Bring an umbrella this weekend...and possibly a snorkel.
'We sincerely regret this mistake': UBC gave incorrect acceptance emails to over 200 applicants

'We sincerely regret this mistake': UBC gave incorrect acceptance emails to over 200 applicants

"We sincerely regret this mistake and understand how disappointing and frustrating it is for those affected," said a UBC spokesperson.
Next week's Metro Vancouver forecast includes sun, temps up to 20 C in some areas

Next week's Metro Vancouver forecast includes sun, temps up to 20 C in some areas

Just how warm will spring be in the region?
New flights connect downtown Vancouver, YVR to Salt Spring Island at a steal

New flights connect downtown Vancouver, YVR to Salt Spring Island at a steal

Flights are only about 15 minutes long and travellers skip ferry lines and traffic.
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