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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

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.
This week's Metro Vancouver forecast includes days of sunshine, temperatures up to 18 C

This week's Metro Vancouver forecast includes days of sunshine, temperatures up to 18 C

Are you ready for another dose of nearly summery temperatures?
When will the next solar eclipse happen? What to know if you live in Metro Vancouver

When will the next solar eclipse happen? What to know if you live in Metro Vancouver

"A total eclipse is not something that you can ignore."
Dazzling full pink moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies this April

Dazzling full pink moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies this April

The April full moon also goes by other names including the Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Full Fish Moon.
Metro Vancouver is expected to have a hotter summer. Will there be a mosquito boom?

Metro Vancouver is expected to have a hotter summer. Will there be a mosquito boom?

Should we be worried?
B.C. landlord must pay renter over $25,000 for illegal rent hikes, notice to end tenancy

B.C. landlord must pay renter over $25,000 for illegal rent hikes, notice to end tenancy

The landlords claimed they needed the space for personal use - but the RTB did not believe them.
Is it possible for Metro Vancouver to see snowfall this April?

Is it possible for Metro Vancouver to see snowfall this April?

"As we move into April, we can get any type of weather."
A B.C. landlord asked for double the rent and then tried to kick out their tenant

A B.C. landlord asked for double the rent and then tried to kick out their tenant

The tenant said the landlord's notice came just one month after a jaw-dropping rental increase request.
'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.
Organized rainstorm to bring wet, windy weather to Metro Vancouver

Organized rainstorm to bring wet, windy weather to Metro Vancouver

But the rest of the month is showing a warmer-than-average signal.
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