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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

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?
What will be the economic impact of the next total solar eclipse in B.C.?

What will be the economic impact of the next total solar eclipse in B.C.?

A total solar eclipse generates an economic boom.
Hot deal: WestJet, Air Canada offering sales on Vancouver flights to 50+ destinations

Hot deal: WestJet, Air Canada offering sales on Vancouver flights to 50+ destinations

The sale applies to popular sun destinations and numerous cities across the United States. 
'20 minutes of extra time': TransLink says delays coming to SkyTrain over long weekend

'20 minutes of extra time': TransLink says delays coming to SkyTrain over long weekend

Locals should prepare for service reductions over the holiday weekend.
Canada's largest tulip festival to showcase over 35 acres of beautiful blooms

Canada's largest tulip festival to showcase over 35 acres of beautiful blooms

The festival is located close to Metro Vancouver.
This animal is related to a kangaroo and lives in Metro Vancouver. But it shouldn't

This animal is related to a kangaroo and lives in Metro Vancouver. But it shouldn't

They are the only marsupial species in North America.
The B.C. government just scaled back the rights of some tenants. Here's why

The B.C. government just scaled back the rights of some tenants. Here's why

"It's just such a massive bold step in the wrong direction."
Measles to flesh-eating disease: What B.C. travellers should know about overseas health risks

Measles to flesh-eating disease: What B.C. travellers should know about overseas health risks

The first case of measles in B.C. in five years has sparked concern about travel.
GoFundMe launched for Vancouver firefighter who had leg amputated due to flesh-eating disease

GoFundMe launched for Vancouver firefighter who had leg amputated due to flesh-eating disease

The community is rallying to support a family struck by tragedy.
Lynx Air is stopping all flights. Here is what B.C. residents need to know

Lynx Air is stopping all flights. Here is what B.C. residents need to know

Know your rights.
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