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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
Vancouver lawyer who prosecuted Khmer Rouge leaders welcomes genocide verdict
OTTAWA – A Vancouver lawyer who helped prosecute two of the Khmer Rouge's most senior…
Canadian military’s template for perfect recruits ‘invalid’: Vance
HALIFAX – The man who leads the Canadian Armed Forces says the military has failed…
Action needed to reverse Canada’s wildlife decline, conservationists say
MONTREAL – Canada may be known for its wide-open spaces and wildlife, but the federal…
Vehicle incident closes Highway 5
VAVENBY – A vehicle incident north of Vavenby has closed Highway 5 in both directions.…
U.S. troops won’t come into contact with migrant caravan: top military officer
HALIFAX – The highest-ranking military officer in the United States is insisting U.S. troops will…
Take a weight off: Tears, joy as kilo gets historic update
VERSAILLES, France – In a historic vote, more than 50 nations unanimously approved an overhaul…
Trudeau to meet key Pacific trade partners at APEC leaders’ summit
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks into this weekend's APEC…
Trump’s heated rhetoric not in line with U.S. actions: American senators
HALIFAX – Two outspoken U.S. senators — one Republican and one Democrat — took aim…
Don’t sign USMCA until LGBTQ language excised, U.S. lawmakers urge Trump
WASHINGTON – Canada's fraught new trade pact with the United States and Mexico is facing…
TRENDING NOW: Ellen and Michelle go to Costco
These Costco shoppers got quite the surprise when Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres showed up…
Government to act quickly if Saturday midnight deal deadline breached: source
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government gave one final push Friday to bring the Canada Post…
Police probe allegations of assault, sex assault at Toronto private school
TORONTO – Police were investigating several allegations of assault and sexual assault at a prestigious…
Firearms licence screening backlogs pose safety risks: RCMP audit
OTTAWA – Investigations into whether gun licences should be revoked due to violent incidents or…
New exercise guidelines: Move more, sit less, start younger
CHICAGO – Move more, sit less and get kids active as young as age 3,…
Miro Sorvino urges #MeToo to do more than ‘name and shame’
NEW YORK – Mira Sorvino believes the key to eradicating sexual misconduct lies more in…
TRENDING NOW: ‘Havana’ in Inuktitut
Award-winning Inuk singer and songwriter, Kelly Fraser from Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, got widespread attention from her cover…
‘Clear and engaging’ budget document wins recognition for Vancouver
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver says it has been recognized for publishing budget documents…
Conifex sawmill workers in B.C. to take two breaks amid higher log costs, duties
FORT ST. JAMES, B.C. – A leaner holiday season lies ahead for those who work…
Federal government’s appeal of solitary confinement decision in B.C. to be heard
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's top court is set to hear the federal government's appeal of…
Trial begins for woman accused of killing her two young daughters
LAVAL, Que. – When her two daughters were found dead in the family playroom on…
Second-degree murder charge after Nov. 4 death of Port Coquitlam man
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. – A charge of second-degree murder has been laid following a slaying…
RCMP called to assist with structure fire in Spallumcheen
SPALLUMCHEEN – Vernon North Okanagan RCMP called to the scene of a structure fire located…
Treaty signing marks start of real work for Alberta’s Lubicon, says chief
EDMONTON – Alberta's Lubicon Cree have been fighting for decades for a land they could…
Quebec college athletes suspended after anti-Muslim video shared on social media
MONTREAL – A junior college in Quebec City has suspended four members of its women's…