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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
Sorry, Halifax: Theodore Tugboat enjoying its fame in Saint John
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – It's only been in Saint John for a couple of days,…
New bee yard will be installed at Hamilton port lands to level population
HAMILTON – Experts say there aren't enough bees in our ecosystem — a problem the…
Kamloops RCMP seeking information on assault
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP received a call about an assault that took place this morning.…
Quebec man, 54, dies on hunting trip in northwestern part of the province
VILLE-MARIE, Que. – A 54-year-old man has died while on a hunting trip in northwestern…
Anti-G7 protesters, unions and environmentalists to crowd into Old Quebec
QUEBEC – Anti-G7 protesters, labour unions and environmental groups kicked off a full day of…
Vancouver’s conversion therapy ban more than symbolic for identity: experts
VICTORIA – A ban on the practice of so-called conversion therapy in Vancouver sends a…
Donald Trump disrupts G7 women’s empowerment session by showing up late
LA MALBAIE, Que. – A tardy Donald Trump created a distraction Saturday when he showed…
Vancouver police say man charged in elderly victim’s death after alleged attack
VANCOUVER – A charge of manslaughter has been laid against a suspect in the death…
Manitoba animal rescue seeks help after dogs left behind in wildfire evacuations
WINNIPEG – An animal rescue organization in Manitoba has sent a letter to Indigenous Services…
Canada to Trump: no deal on NAFTA unless U.S. tariffs are lifted
QUEBEC – The Trudeau government has told President Donald Trump he needs to get rid…
Police and protesters face off during anti-G7 ‘day of disruption’ in Quebec City
QUEBEC – Police chased anti-G7 protesters through the streets of Quebec City Friday, as small…
Canada to announce $400M for girls’ education at G7 summit
QUEBEC – The Trudeau government is planning to announce a $400-million investment on Saturday at…
TRENDING NOW: Parkour kitty
A heartwarming video of a guy who went on a rescue mission, and the little…
Wynne continues to campaign hard despite predicting loss in Ontario election
TORONTO – Ontario Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne switched gears Sunday, from pushing for her party…
Many breast cancer patients can skip chemo, big study finds
CHICAGO – Most women with the most common form of early-stage breast cancer can safely…
TRENDING NOW: Cat sneeze
Harry Potter is playing in the background and it looks like kitty has something to…
‘It’s not evil’: ‘Bud Empire’ aims to remove stigma around pot dispensaries
TORONTO – Bob Kay feels a twinge of fear every day as he runs his…
Toronto to replace impromptu van attack memorials with permanent display
TORONTO – Thousands of cards, photos and flowers dedicated to the victims of a deadly…
Lemur allegedly taken from Ontario zoo found safe; two other animals outstanding
Police say a lemur who disappeared from an Ontario zoo following an alleged break-in is…
Trump and the G7: stakes to stay high for Trudeau Liberals during key stretch
WHISTLER, B.C. – As one week packed with major economic and political developments comes to…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This cat was surrendered to the Vernon SPCA when his senior owner could…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – This cat came to the Kamloops SPCA as a stray. T’Challa seems to…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – This kitty came to the Penticton SPCA a stray with kittens. Her name…
More cougar encounters expected as houses replace wilderness: officer
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. – A British Columbia conservation officer says there will be more human-wildlife…