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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
Mexican president blames state, local police for crime surge
MEXICO CITY – In his final state of the union address Monday, outgoing President Enrique…
Man arrested after allegedly shooting himself in foot, crashing car in Toronto
Toronto police say a man is in custody after allegedly shooting himself in the foot…
TRENDING NOW: Kids meet an opera singer
If you got a chance to meet an opera singer, what would you ask them?…
Conviction of Myanmar journalists a blow to human rights and democracy: Freeland
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says the conviction of two Reuters journalists for…
Canadian actors respond after Cosby Show actor spotted working at Trader Joe’s
Several Canadian actors say working a day job while employed in the biz is more…
Man shot dead while attending homicide victim’s memorial, investigators say
TORONTO – A man was attending a memorial service for a homicide victim when he…
Motorcycle collision on Highway 97 to Penticton
OKANAGAN FALLS – The highway was temporarily closed on the highway between Okanagan Falls and…
Penticton city councillor to run for South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding in 2019 federal election
PENTICTON – The Conservative Party of Canada has announced that a Penticton City Councillor is…
Sickly southern resident killer whale ‘J50’ found: Center for Whale Research
VANCOUVER – An American whale research organization says an ailing killer whale has been found…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Not only has this cat made a massive recovery but his name rocks.…
Work-life balance, precarious workers, a focus for revamp of federal labour code
OTTAWA – Restoring a work-life balance and better protections for part-time and temporary workers will…
Special air quality statement in effect for South Thompson
KAMLOOPS – After a brief drop in air quality risk factors, the levels are up…
B.C. students learning for ‘real life’ but teachers say reality needs funding
VANCOUVER – Waking up for school won't be the only reality facing British Columbia students…
B.C. technology education program aims to shrink industry’s diversity gaps
A technology education program officially launching in the fall at the University of Victoria in…
Kelowna RCMP seek witnesses to serious injury collision
KELOWNA – Police are calling on independent witnesses to come forward as collision investigators prove…
On Labour Day, Parti Quebecois promises $15 dollar minimum wage if elected
MONTREAL – The Parti Quebecois would raise Quebec's minimum wage to $15 per hour if…
Toddler dead, 8 in hospital after Newfoundland car crash, police say
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Police in Newfoundland say a toddler has died and eight people…
RV trailer destroyed by fire in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Yesterday evening a fifth wheel trailer went up in flames on Morrison Road…
Make robots pay taxes? Documents detail ideas to adapt to changing labour force
OTTAWA – The Liberals have been told to consider taxing robots that displace workers, letting…
Aretha Franklin funeral eulogy slammed; pastor stands firm
ATLANTA – A fiery, old-school pastor who is under fire for saying black America is…
Saudi man helps medical students in Canada seek asylum amid diplomatic tensions
A Saudi Arabian man who successfully claimed asylum in Canada is now helping students across…
TRENDING NOW: Soccer commentary in everyday situations
This hilarious cartoon puts that crazy, enthusiastic announcer voice over everyday situations, and it's awesome.…
Wife of Canadian man confined in Cuba considering legal action against Ottawa
MONTREAL – The wife of a Quebec man who has been stuck in Cuba for…
Families, first responders honoured during Swissair 20th anniversary service
HALIFAX – Stephen Thompson clutched a tissue Sunday afternoon, unable to hold back tears during…