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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

Metro Vancouver weather: Storm to bring rainfall, cooler temperatures

Metro Vancouver weather: Storm to bring rainfall, cooler temperatures

Keep your umbrella handy.
Geomagnetic storms may cause vibrant northern lights in Metro Vancouver

Geomagnetic storms may cause vibrant northern lights in Metro Vancouver

Keep your eyes on the skies.
Watch: This adorable otter family frolicked through East Vancouver

Watch: This adorable otter family frolicked through East Vancouver

A mother river otter took her two pups for a hop through the city.
Map: Here are the cheapest neighbourhoods for rent in Metro Vancouver this June

Map: Here are the cheapest neighbourhoods for rent in Metro Vancouver this June

Rent prices are higher, but some communities have cheaper options.
Check your flight status: 23 Vancouver flights cancelled, delays over an hour

Check your flight status: 23 Vancouver flights cancelled, delays over an hour

Ongoing resource constraints plagued flights to and from YVR this week.
Here's how much it cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver in June

Here's how much it cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver in June

All five of Canada's priciest cities are located in Metro Vancouver this June, despite overall prices falling.
Metro Vancouver weather: Shift to rainy, cooler conditions expected

Metro Vancouver weather: Shift to rainy, cooler conditions expected

Get ready: the weather is changing.
Metro Vancouver weather: How long will the heat advisory last?

Metro Vancouver weather: How long will the heat advisory last?

B.C. broke 15 weather records on Sunday, including two in the Lower Mainland.
Special weather statement for early season heat, temps in low 30s in Metro Vancouver

Special weather statement for early season heat, temps in low 30s in Metro Vancouver

Early-season heat can be problematic because people haven't been acclimatized to summer's elevated temperatures
Metro Vancouver summer weather: Hotter, drier-than-normal June expected

Metro Vancouver summer weather: Hotter, drier-than-normal June expected

Expect warmer, drier conditions this June.
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