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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

'This situation is awful': Metro Vancouver London Drugs stores closed for 5th day

'This situation is awful': Metro Vancouver London Drugs stores closed for 5th day

Phone lines are back up but stores remain closed.
Vancouver weather forecast includes ample rainfall following 21 C high

Vancouver weather forecast includes ample rainfall following 21 C high

Temperatures significantly above seasonal averages will proceed some wet weather.
Metro Vancouver weather: Will there be another Juneuary this year?

Metro Vancouver weather: Will there be another Juneuary this year?

June is often referred to as "Juneuary" because it feels a little chilly to be summer.
'How have they not sorted it out yet?': Metro Vancouver London Drugs stores closed for 4th day

'How have they not sorted it out yet?': Metro Vancouver London Drugs stores closed for 4th day

The Canadian retailer discovered the "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.
Will a waning El Niño affect the Metro Vancouver summer?

Will a waning El Niño affect the Metro Vancouver summer?

"It doesn't look like it's heat dome kind of weather, it is just looking warmer."
'This is the worst': Metro Vancouverites react to London Drugs closing for third day

'This is the worst': Metro Vancouverites react to London Drugs closing for third day

People are confused about how to get their mail and fill prescriptions.
B.C. landlord tries to evict 80-year-old renter for having son stay

B.C. landlord tries to evict 80-year-old renter for having son stay

The landlord also claimed the renter was noisy.
Could the London Drugs cyberattack impact customer data at Metro Vancouver stores?

Could the London Drugs cyberattack impact customer data at Metro Vancouver stores?

What you need to know about getting your prescriptions and if the likelihood your data might be affected.
Hot deal: You can fly direct, round-trip Vancouver to Fiji for 50% off

Hot deal: You can fly direct, round-trip Vancouver to Fiji for 50% off

Fiji has 333 remote tropical islands with crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches.
How long does it take to get a Canadian passport in Metro Vancouver?

How long does it take to get a Canadian passport in Metro Vancouver?

Find out application tips and get estimates for wait times.
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