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Charlotte Helston
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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.
Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.
If you have an opinion to share or a story you'd like covered, contact Charlotte at Charlotte Helston or call 250-309-5230.
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Traffic flagger victim of alleged assault involving beer can thrown out of passing car
SICAMOUS – Police are investigating a report of a beer can being thrown at a…
Vancouver man dies on cat skiing tour in North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – Police and the Coroners Service are investigating after a Vancouver man fell…
North Okanagan standoff suspect pleads guilty to uttering threats
VERNON – A man at the centre of a lengthy standoff with police in the…
Vernon’s top cop announces retirement
VERNON – A change in leadership is coming at the Vernon RCMP detachment as top…
Traci Genereaux’s family still waiting for answers, months after her body was found
VERNON – The family of a Vernon teen whose remains were found on a rural…
VIDEO: Vernon store employee assists man lying face down in the snow when others walked by
VERNON – When James Auger came around the corner of the Wholesale Club Gas Bar…
UPDATE: Judge needs time to decide whether or not to grant Curtis Sagmoen bail
SALMON ARM – A North Okanagan man accused of crimes against multiple women will have…
Record-breaking amounts of snow fell in Vernon and Kelowna on the weekend
OKANAGAN – Snowfall records were broken in two Okanagan cities this weekend. Saturday’s massive dump…
Documentary explores the life of Vernon’s own Dag Aabye
VERNON – The incredible story of local legend Dag Aabye continues to spread. Aabye, 76,…
UPDATE: Sagmoen now accused of using spikes to damage vehicle tires
VERNON – Silver Creek resident Curtis Sagmoen appeared in court today on a new charge…
Vernon politician says something must be done to regulate public pot use
VERNON – A proposed smoking bylaw in Vernon is getting some early support from several…
How this Vernon couple found each other after 20 years apart
“NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE” VERNON – When Dianne first met Bruce,…
North Okanagan politicians frustrated by lack of communication with B.C. RCMP
VERNON – Vernon city council is concerned the B.C. RCMP is making decisions without consulting…
New home construction in Vernon driving up development
VERNON – The City of Vernon is brushing off the sawdust after another busy year…
Bus drivers ask Vernon council to ban smoking in public spaces
VERNON – Vernon transit drivers want the City of Vernon to ban smoking cigarettes, joints…
Vernon RCMP locate suspects hiding behind a bush
VERNON – A couple of suspects thought they’d try hiding from police behind some bushes,…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
UPDATE: 4:20 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018 VERNON – RCMP say a missing 21-year-old Vernon…
Vernon residents believe mystery vandal has gripe with on-street parking
VERNON – An unusual vandal is making things difficult for a Vernon couple and their…
Deadly winter on North Okanagan highways
NORTH OKANAGAN – Reminders about road safety are being shared after what has so far…
Jail time for pair of North Okanagan men involved in robbery
VERNON – A pair of men who assisted in a robbery at an Armstrong business…
Police seek witness who was driving behind minivan before fatal crash in North Okanagan
VERNON – Police want to speak with a driver who may have witnessed a fatal…
Curtis Sagmoen hears latest assault charges read aloud in court
VERNON – Curtis Wayne Sagmoen made his first official appearance on a set of new…
Avalanche Canada issues backcountry warning ahead of long weekend
Skiers and snowmobilers are being urged to avoid the backcountry over the next several days…
Shuswap dog fetches beer from the fridge, vacuums and can even push a snow blower
SHUSWAP – A 130-pound dog from the Shuswap has become a local celebrity after learning…