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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

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.
Here is how many countries you can visit visa-free with a Canadian passport

Here is how many countries you can visit visa-free with a Canadian passport

Canada's travel document ranked among the world's most powerful and wait times to obtain one have drastically improved.
Is it safe to visit Mexico? What Canadians need to know about the 2024 travel advisory

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

Kidnapping is a "serious security risk" throughout much of the country.
Flight delayed or cancelled? Flair Airlines offers new 'disruption protection'

Flight delayed or cancelled? Flair Airlines offers new 'disruption protection'

Many travellers expressed concerns after their flights were cancelled at the eleventh hour.
Air Canada introduces new way to track bags, mobility aids on flights

Air Canada introduces new way to track bags, mobility aids on flights

The airline says the new feature will provide "reassurance every step of the way" — but customers have shared horror stories in the past.
An Air Canada flight out of Edmonton made 'emergency landing' at Vancouver airport

An Air Canada flight out of Edmonton made 'emergency landing' at Vancouver airport

What happened on the flight?
This animal looks like a beaver crossed with a rat and lives in Metro Vancouver. But it shouldn't

This animal looks like a beaver crossed with a rat and lives in Metro Vancouver. But it shouldn't

It has dark orange chompers, a rat tail, and swims.
Is it safe to visit Mexico? What Canadians need to know about the travel advisory update

Is it safe to visit Mexico? What Canadians need to know about the travel advisory update

Some areas are now on the "don't go" list.
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