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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
Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage
MECCA, Saudi Arabia – More than 2 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage at…
B.C. resource and tourism industries braced as wildfires rip through forests
Tourists are still filling golf courses and shops in Kimberley, B.C., but the smoke-filled city's…
Quebec liquor board employees to hold second one-day strike on Wednesday
MONTREAL – Quebec liquor board employees say they will hold a second one-day strike on…
TRENDING NOW: Quarrelling with a goat
We can't seem to get enough goats at iNFOnews.ca. Just this past week we shared…
Italy’s leader demands safe roads; bridge toll rises to 43
GENOA, Italy – Italy's president demanded guarantees Saturday that all the nation's roads are safe…
Right-wing, left-wing protesters face off in Seattle
SEATTLE – Right-wing demonstrators gathered Saturday in Seattle for a "Liberty or Death" rally that…
‘Who killed Theresa?:’ 40 years later, brother seeks answers in Quebec cold case
MONTREAL – John Allore last saw his 19-year-old sister Theresa on a foggy day in…
Two more wildfires in the South Okanagan-Similkameen
SOUTH OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN – Though not yet listed as fires of note, there are already evacuation…
Northern B.C. residents face more evacuation orders as some smoke clears up
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – New evacuation orders have been issued for parts of north-central British…
UPDATE: Super League Triathlon cancelled in Penticton
PENTICTON – Event organizers with Super League Triathlon have cancelled remaining events today due to…
Evacuation alert expanded near Keremeos
KEREMEOS – The district has expanded the evacuation alert in the rural vicinity of Keremeos…
‘We will not forget:’ Thousands attend funeral fallen Fredericton officers
FREDERICTON – An emotional afternoon in Fredericton has drawn to a close, although last Friday's…
Flights delayed and cancelled at Kamloops airport
KAMLOOPS – If you are anywhere near the city today you know how smoky it…
Canadians react to death of former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan at age 80
MONTREAL – Former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan was remembered by Canadian politicians on Saturday…
YOUR PHOTOS: Pictures of the smoky sky today in the Interior
The smoke from this years' wildfires is so thick in the interior it can be…
‘Four of a dozen kids will not make it:’ Tina Fontaine’s family healing together
WINNIPEG – Melissa Stevenson was just starting her career 18 years ago when a summer…
UPDATE: Kelowna Apple Triathlon races cancelled today due to poor air quality
KELOWNA – Air quality is so poor in the Kelowna region the Kelowna Apple Triathlon…
‘Disjointed’ system hinders British Columbia First Nations in wildfire fight
FORT FRASER, B.C. – A fragmented system that makes British Columbia responsible for regional districts…
Banff’s Sunshine ski resort upset with proposed guidelines from Parks Canada
BANFF, Alta. – An internationally known ski resort in Banff National Park says a plan…
Interior Health warns of health risks from strenuous outdoor activity during smoky skies
The wildfires across the province has caused smoky skies and poor air quality for many…
Canadians believe in immigration but concerned about asylum seekers: study
OTTAWA – Canadians are generally supportive of current immigration levels, a survey of public perceptions…
Canada’s tax system unfairly favours wealthy, poll of CRA auditors suggests
OTTAWA – A recent union-sponsored survey suggests an overwhelming majority of federal government auditors believe…
Hospitals to see ‘delays’ in care after losing Saudi students, health group says
OTTAWA – The loss of Saudi Arabian resident physicians in Canada's hospitals will likely cause…
Herd of goats looking for owners in Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – Are you missing some goats? Five goats were found on Creamery Road on…