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Charlotte Helston
REPORTER
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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‘High profile’ stores sought for repurposed Vernon Liquidation World building
VERNON – A new chapter is beginning for the long-shuttered Liquidation World building, which has…
Discontinued rail line between Armstrong and Sicamous purchased for public use
NORTH OKANAGAN – It’s full steam ahead for a rail trail that will run from…
Okanagan men sentenced in U.S. for smuggling pot in hollowed out logs
VERNON – After an eleven-year battle with the justice system, four Okanagan men extradited to…
Truck driver fined after spilling load of logs on Highway 97
VERNON – No one was hurt yesterday in a crash that left numerous logs strewn…
Birders take the North Okanagan by storm, counting highest number of species in five years
VERNON – An increase in wild turkeys is just one of the trends birders in…
Woman remains in critical, but stable, condition following Vernon shooting
VERNON – A woman remains in hospital in critical condition following a weekend shooting in…
Vernon man donates lifetime collection of artifacts to help preserve history of northeastern B.C.
VERNON – When I pull up, Lloyd Cushway is standing on his front porch in…
Transit workers rally around husband of North Okanagan traffic flagger killed on the job
“I FORGIVE THE DRIVER,” HUSBAND SAYS NORTH OKANAGAN – The husband of a beloved traffic…
VIDEO: North Okanagan photographer featured in Knowledge Network doc about disappearing night sky
LUMBY – A Lumby man who has spent much of his life photographing the northern…
Film studio in North Okanagan closing due to lack of demand
VERNON – A first-of-its-kind film studio venture in Vernon has failed to get off its…
Health officials warn of elevated air pollution in Vernon
VERNON – Poor air quality has settled into the Vernon area. A release from B.C.…
Jumping off a truck on the way to auction led Burt the Alpaca to his forever home
ARMSTRONG – After jumping out of a transport truck on his way to auction and…
Dog that wags too hard needs surgery to get back on her feet
VERNON – Sometimes, she wags her tail so hard that she injures herself. That’s the…
Picture perfect moment captured by stranger finds its way to Vernon couple
VERNON – A newly engaged couple in Vernon is delighted to have come across a…
Vernon RCMP look for help solving back to back gas station robberies
NORTH OKANAGAN – Police are releasing video surveillance from two robberies over the holidays. Police…
Woman found by husband down embankment in North Okanagan dies of complications
VERNON – A Vernon woman passed away mere weeks after her husband miraculously found her…
Government approved cannabis facility expected to break ground soon in Lumby
VERNON – A medical marijuana company has the green light from Health Canada to build…
Two young boys found suffering from hypothermia after getting lost in the woods
VERNON – Two young boys who got lost in the woods on New Year’s Eve…
Internal government emails reveal frustration behind unauthorized fire lookout construction
SICAMOUS – We still don’t know how things will turn out for a rebuilt fire…
Another case of meningococcal disease confirmed within Interior Health region
OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority has confirmed another case of meningococcal disease. This is…
Vernon shelters scrambling to keep up with unprecedented demand
VERNON – Shelters in Vernon have asked the province for more sleeping mats to help accommodate…
Here’s what’s happening in Vernon for New Year’s Eve
VERNON – From the annual torchlight parade at Silver Star to high-end parties, there’s something…
Vernon resident forced out by early morning house fire
VERNON – Alert neighbours banged on the door of a Vernon man’s home early this…
“It’s just stuff,” man says after tiny home destroyed by fire in North Okanagan
VERNON – A North Okanagan man is keeping a positive attitude after the tiny home…