Skip to content
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

Metro Vancouver weather: Temps to soar to 25 C before rainstorm

Metro Vancouver weather: Temps to soar to 25 C before rainstorm

You'll need sunscreen and an umbrella handy this week.
Breathtaking full flower moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies

Breathtaking full flower moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies

Find out what to know about this spring moon.
Metro Vancouver weather: Temperatures to soar to 24 C following wet election day

Metro Vancouver weather: Temperatures to soar to 24 C following wet election day

Election day showers are expected to bring May flowers (and soaring temperatures).
Metro Vancouver weather: Storm to follow sunshine, temps to 24 C

Metro Vancouver weather: Storm to follow sunshine, temps to 24 C

April showers bring May flowers.
Vancouver Sun Run 2025: What to know about the start time, road closures, and route

Vancouver Sun Run 2025: What to know about the start time, road closures, and route

Know before you run (or try to drive in the race area).
Here's how much it cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver in April

Here's how much it cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver in April

All five of Canada's most expensive cities are located in Metro Vancouver this April.
Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight, may produce big, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight, may produce big, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

The fireballs are debris from comet Thatcher, which orbits the sun roughly every 415 years.
Northern lights in Metro Vancouver: Vibrant displays possible on 3 nights

Northern lights in Metro Vancouver: Vibrant displays possible on 3 nights

Find a spot further away from light pollution to view the displays.
Metro Vancouver weather: Temps to soar up to 24 C before shift to showers

Metro Vancouver weather: Temps to soar up to 24 C before shift to showers

Temperatures are expected to climb to the mid-20s this week.
Map: The world's largest Vaisakhi parade takes place in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Map: The world's largest Vaisakhi parade takes place in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Around half a million people are expected to attend the annual event.
More work by Elana >