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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

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.
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.
'The scale of the tragedy': 40,000 flags erected in Vancouver park to represent civilian deaths in Gaza

'The scale of the tragedy': 40,000 flags erected in Vancouver park to represent civilian deaths in Gaza

The United Nations estimates roughly 70 per cent of fatalities are of women and children.
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.
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."
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.
'Shame on Uber': Metro Vancouver rideshare drivers go on 'strike' at YVR Airport

'Shame on Uber': Metro Vancouver rideshare drivers go on 'strike' at YVR Airport

Hundreds of protesting drivers have "No love for Uber/Lyft" this Valentine's Day.
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