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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
Anthony Bourdain’s TV show apologizes for using ‘offensive’ nickname for Newfoundlanders
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain's TV show has apologized for calling Newfoundlanders…
TRENDING NOW: Lego breakfast-making machine
What a time to be alive. The Lego egg and bacon maker can even make…
Firefighter stops to help at crash scene near Sicamous and has his car stolen
SICAMOUS – Two people are now in custody after stealing the vehicle belonging to an…
TRENDING NOW: Breakfast with a bunny
You might not need sugar in your coffee after watching this sweet video. It's just…
McDonald Park pickleball court closed this week
KAMLOOPS – It’s too small to be a tennis court, but too big to be…
Chicago is coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – The “legendary rock and roll band with horns” is coming to Kelowna and…
Visitation today for Renuka Amarasingha, 45, victim of Toronto van attack
TORONTO – A visitation will be held north of Toronto today for Renuka Amarasingha, one…
TRENDING NOW: Man helps cat run and play again with prosthetic device
This kitty was a little down on his luck. Then a kind human came and…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Patty cam to the Penticton SPCA after his owner could no longer care…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – Sally came to the SPCA a stray and was never claimed. She is…
Guichon Creek rising forces Lower Nicola locals to evacuate
Today evacuation orders and alerts are abound in the Lower Nicola region. As there is…
Peachland declares local state of emergency
PEACHLAND – The District of Peachland declared a local state of emergency today after a…
TRENDING NOW: Ninja cat running
This cat really moves like a ninja. See how he or she takes on three…
‘Infinity Wars’ to set record, fastest to surpass $1 billion
NEW YORK – "Avengers: Infinity Wars" is poised to set a record for fastest film…
Lyft, Aptiv to launch fleet of driverless cars in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Ride-hailing service Lyft is partnering with an automotive technology company to deploy…
Hawaii braces for more lava, quakes from Kilauea volcano
PAHOA, Hawaii – Sputtering lava, strong earthquakes and toxic gas jolted the southern part of…
NASCAR team owner assaulted by former employee
DOVER, Del. – Authorities say a former NASCAR crew member assaulted a race team owner…
Province announces disaster financial assistance for Thompson-Nicola region
Yesterday the province announced that financial assistance is available for those who qualify within the…
TRENDING NOW: Supermoto trailer jump
Isn't it great when your friend does something awesome and you capture it on camera?…
Military’s top brass has grown more quickly than the rank and file
OTTAWA – The Canadian military has been getting heavier up top — and not in…
TRENDING NOW: Deadpool trolls Celine Dion in music video
Can beauty come out of ashes? Can there be a world where Deadpool and Celine…
VIDEO: Repair Café comes to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Volunteers participated in a multi-national movement to teach people how to make simple…
TRENDING NOW: Man becomes kite
Just some ridiculousness at a kite flying competition in Trinidad and Tobago. During the "Most…
Prime minister, premiers attend vigil for victims of Toronto van attack
TORONTO – Thousands of mourners were joined by politicians and religious leaders in north Toronto…