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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
Expensive power converters stolen during Vernon business break-in
VERNON – A commercial alarm sent Vernon police to a local business last night where…
Some members of legal community oppose Ontario’s use of notwithstanding clause
TORONTO – As Ontario's legislature prepared to hold a rare midnight sitting to debate a…
Russian-Canadian Pussy Riot member treated in Berlin for suspected poisoning
BERLIN – A Russian-Canadian member of the protest group Pussy Riot is being treated in…
TRENDING NOW: Cool weather report with special effects
That use of green screen has us feeling both informed and a little scared. What…
Swimming event shows changing perception of the once-filthy Halifax harbour
HALIFAX – Ten years ago, the thought of going for a swim in Halifax harbour…
Legault in hot seat after incorrectly answering question on immigration
MONTREAL – The leader of the Coalition Avenir Quebec is admitting he had to brush…
BC to have only one store selling cannabis on first day of legalization
VANCOUVER – On the morning of Oct. 17, British Columbians shouldn't expect to wake up…
Women lead trucking industry charge to get more female big-riggers behind wheel
VAUDREUIL-DORION, Que. – On a cloudy Monday in late August, Vivianne Carbonneau fires the ignition…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Diesel is a handsome, confident young dog at the Penticton SPCA. He is…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
This sleek handsome fella was surrendered to the Vernon SPCA when his owner fell ill…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – This young boy is looking for an active family to take him home.…
Saskatchewan church built by early black settlers receives heritage designation
MAIDSTONE, Sask. – For a small group of American black families escaping racist Jim Crow…
Immigrants plead with Quebec politicians to calm their heated rhetoric over language
MONTREAL – Along Montreal's Saint-Laurent Boulevard are rows of greystone and red-bricked buildings dating from…
One worker dead after being trapped in derailed train in Manitoba
THOMPSON, Man. – One of the two workers who were extricated from a train that…
Victoria police seek help finding visually-impaired man’s stolen coat
VANCOUVER – Police in Victoria are looking for a thief who stole a treasured coat…
Aircraft hunt for plane reported overdue on flight from Edmonton to Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – Aircraft are searching the British Columbia Interior for a small plane with…
Two workers freed after being trapped in derailed train in Manitoba
THOMPSON, Man. – Fire officials say two workers were extricated from a train that derailed…
Woman, 49, killed by her own dog in Alberta, police say
ROCKYVIEW, Alta. – Police say a woman was killed by her own dog in Rocky…
‘Enjoying the moment’ Paralyzed Bronco player makes triumphant return to the ice
CALGARY – Ryan Straschnitzki was all smiles Saturday following his first return to the ice…
Parti Quebecois candidate refuses to explain past comments on Jewish community
MONTREAL – A Parti Quebecois candidate is refusing to explain controversial comments she made online…
TRENDING NOW: Bohemian Rhapsody by 28 trombones
Well this is neat and satisfying and insert your preferred affirming adjective. Just be warned…
All but one of 10 workers injured in crash between bus and truck out of hospital
KERROBERT, Sask. – Only one of the 10 pipeline workers injured when a bus collided…
NOAA calls off active search for sick endangered killer whale dubbed J50
VANCOUVER – The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has called off the active search…
Canadian rowers Hillary Janssens and Caileigh Filmer win world championship
PLOVDIV, Bulgaria – Canada's Hillary Janssens and Caileigh Filmer have captured gold at the world…