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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

'The smile on his face': Vancouverite helps reunite 3-year-old boy with beloved stuffed cat

'The smile on his face': Vancouverite helps reunite 3-year-old boy with beloved stuffed cat

A Vancouver woman posted on several social media platforms and even created a dedicated Instagram account to get the toy to its rightful owner.
Metro Vancouver weather: Temperatures to soar up to 30 C during sunny streak

Metro Vancouver weather: Temperatures to soar up to 30 C during sunny streak

Canada Day is expected to be nice and warm this year.
Get away for a day: 5 great summer day trips from Metro Vancouver

Get away for a day: 5 great summer day trips from Metro Vancouver

Get outside of the city during the summer.
A full buck moon will illuminate Metro Vancouver skies this July

A full buck moon will illuminate Metro Vancouver skies this July

July's forecast includes warmer-than-normal temperatures, too.
Metro Vancouver weather: 'Hazardous driving conditions' on B.C. highways for weekend travel

Metro Vancouver weather: 'Hazardous driving conditions' on B.C. highways for weekend travel

Be prepared to adjust your driving quickly.
Metro Vancouver weather: Thunderstorms before heavy rain, gusty winds

Metro Vancouver weather: Thunderstorms before heavy rain, gusty winds

Some stormy weather is expected this weekend.
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.
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