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Shelby Thevenot
Shelby has lived across Canada. She grew up near Winnipeg, Manitoba then obtained her B.F.A in Multidisciplinary Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta. In 2014 she moved to Montreal, Quebec to study French and thrived in the Visual Journalism Graduate Diploma program at Concordia University. Now she works at iNFO News where she strives to get the stories that matter to the Okanagan Valley community.
Member of:
The Professional Writers Association of Canada
Quebec Writers Federation
English Language Arts Network
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – This cat came to the Penticton SPCA a stray with kittens. Now she…
UPDATE: Fire burning near Mission Hill in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – The fire may be almost out but the work is not done.…
UPDATE: Fire burning near Mission Hill in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Fire crews knocked down a small fire on Mission hill that started…
With US talks in limbo, Korean leaders hold surprise summit
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President…
TRENDING NOW: Eagle fights fox for rabbit
Whoa! That eagle really wants that rabbit. But then, so does that fox. We offer…
One of two out-of-control wildfires near Kamloops, B.C., partially contained
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Firefighters are beginning to get one of two large wildfires burning in…
Police watchdog investigating after fatal incident in Dartmouth, N.S.
HALIFAX – Police fatally shot an armed man who had been threatening another person in…
Evacuation alerts for Allie Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS – Wildfire poses an immediate threat to people and property in the Allie Lake…
Evacuation orders near Allie Lake
KAMLOOPS – Wildfire activity continues to burn in the Thompson-Nicola region. Yesterday, May 25, Chair…
TRENDING NOW: Two lynx screaming at each other
Unless you are used to chilling out with angry lynx, you may never have heard…
Canada to downgrade diplomatic ties with Venezuela after controversial election
OTTAWA – The Canadian government plans to apply pressure on Venezuela by announcing it won't…
Teens say they vape because ‘it’s cool’ as Feds move to axe coolness factor
OTTAWA – A year ago vaping wasn't all that cool, Grade 12 student Laurence Lafleur…
House fire near Vernon
VERNON – Police are on scene at a residential house fire that occurred overnight in…
Winnipeg Jets eliminated from NHL playoffs by expansion Vegas Golden Knights
WINNIPEG – Ryan Reaves scored the game-winning goal and Marc-Andre Fleury made 31 saves as…
Venezuelans urged to vote as many polling sites stay empty
CARACAS, Venezuela – Voting centres across Venezuela's capital appeared largely empty for Sunday's presidential election…
TRENDING NOW: Amazing Transformers costumes
Where did they go? These kids' Transformers costumes really fold up into machines. A win…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – A sweet stray cat. Silvernails lives at the Vernon SPCA. A media release…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – This Great Pyrenees Cross came to the Kamloops SPCA after being part of…
Boil water notice for Killiney Beach water system
The Killiney Beach water system water quality advisory was upgraded to a boil water notice…
Public asked to “help not hinder” flood protection installations
Okanagan lake has risen from yesterday. A media release sent out today, May 20, says…
Hedge fire visible from many parts of Kelowna
KELOWNA – A large plume of smoke was visible from many parts of the city…
Exchange student, substitute among school shooting victims
SANTA FE, Texas – Hardworking. Funny. Loving. Grieving family and friends recalled the endearing qualities…
TRENDING NOW: Bird pulls out a tooth
Have you ever look at a bird and thought, "That beautiful creature has a future…
Fraser River rising; residents warned to be prepared in case of flooding
LANGLEY, B.C. – Hundreds of homes and businesses in the unprotected flood plain along British…