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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

WestJet flight cancellations: What to know if you have a flight booked

WestJet flight cancellations: What to know if you have a flight booked

Over 200 more flights have been cancelled were cancelled by WestJet June 29.
WestJet strike notice: What to know about your flights

WestJet strike notice: What to know about your flights

A second strike looms ahead of the Canada Day long weekend, potentially affecting over 70,000 travellers.
Massive World Naked Bike Ride returns to Vancouver this summer

Massive World Naked Bike Ride returns to Vancouver this summer

Participants don't need to be nude to participate...but most of them will be.
Ryan Reynolds shares touching video about his struggles with anxiety

Ryan Reynolds shares touching video about his struggles with anxiety

The Vancouver-born actor teamed up with Hugh Jackman to have a light-hearted chat about an important topic.
'I'm livid': Fans outraged Messi won't play in Vancouver after paying steep ticket prices

'I'm livid': Fans outraged Messi won't play in Vancouver after paying steep ticket prices

Tickets on the resale market for the highly-anticipated match sold for upwards of $10,000.
New Air Canada seat selection fee paused following backlash

New Air Canada seat selection fee paused following backlash

But the airline still plans to move forward with the changes in the future.
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?
Is it safe to visit Mexico? What Canadians must know about the updated 2024 travel advisory

Is it safe to visit Mexico? What Canadians must know about the updated 2024 travel advisory

Here is everything Canadians need to know about travel advisories to Mexico.
Spring road trip: Canada's largest tulip festival is in Abbotsford

Spring road trip: Canada's largest tulip festival is in Abbotsford

Part of the Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival, the tulip festival's tentative opening date is April 15 but it could be sooner, depending on conditions.
Canada warns travellers of increased violence in Jamaica and the Bahamas

Canada warns travellers of increased violence in Jamaica and the Bahamas

A slew of murders in the Bahamas has sparked concern for safety.
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