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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

Air Canada strike: What to know about free flight changes, 25% off global trips

Air Canada strike: What to know about free flight changes, 25% off global trips

Travellers can enjoy reduced prices on flights to all destinations.
Air Canada warns flight cancellations 'increasingly likely' as pilots' strike looms

Air Canada warns flight cancellations 'increasingly likely' as pilots' strike looms

Air Canada is preparing to have 80 per cent of its flights grounded.
Air Canada strike: Flights may be affected by mid-September

Air Canada strike: Flights may be affected by mid-September

Air Canada's pilots are still bracing to strike as they haven't reached an agreement with their employer.
Sail from Vancouver on a posh ship down the California coast for a steal

Sail from Vancouver on a posh ship down the California coast for a steal

The cruise stops in Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
What travellers need to know about Air Canada's new check-in cut-off time

What travellers need to know about Air Canada's new check-in cut-off time

Travellers need to be more punctual for flights with Canada's flag carrier.
'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

Air Canada pilots hope their employer will modernize the "stale and outdated" 10-year contract, says union.
Travellers angry about cancelled WestJet flights, callback service

Travellers angry about cancelled WestJet flights, callback service

One person said they were instructed to wait three days to speak to a customer service representative.
Calgary storm forces flight delays, cancellations at YYC

Calgary storm forces flight delays, cancellations at YYC

Dozens of flights were cancelled due to a massive storm in Calgary.
WestJet sweetens post-strike deals with deeper discounts on flights

WestJet sweetens post-strike deals with deeper discounts on flights

Travellers can get additional discounts on sale prices for flights
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.
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