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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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RCMP air support, police dogs deployed in Vernon to catch suspect
VERNON – Police zeroed in on a suspect who “posed an extreme risk to the…
City of Vernon sells off parcel of land to be used for new housing development
VERNON – A variety of new housing is on the way after a land deal…
Average rent still going up in Vernon while vacancies nosedive
VERNON – Rents are up again and available units down in Vernon, according to the…
Man possibly connected to numerous Okanagan robberies sought by police
VERNON – Police are on the lookout for a man who may be connected to…
UPDATED: Missing Vernon man located
UPDATE: 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2017 VERNON – RCMP say the man who was…
‘It’s totally unfair’: Vernon woman says health ministry leaving her life in limbo
VERNON – A Vernon woman says her life is filled with uncertainties as she fights…
Vernon dubbed ninth ‘most dangerous place’ in Canada
VERNON – Vernon has landed ninth on a list that compares the level of crime…
Okanagan Indian Band still fighting for compensation over military explosives buried on reserve
VERNON – The Okanagan Indian Band is carrying on its legal fight in B.C. Supreme…
Kelowna crash a reminder that slippery road conditions are out there — even without the snow
KELOWNA – Road conditions may have played a role in a crash that sent two…
North Okanagan landowners show why goldfish should stay in the bowl
NORTH OKANAGAN – Ken Buck made an unusual discovery during a walk around his new…
Five months later, Vernon couple’s missing cat shows up in Nelson
“YOU MUST HAVE BEEN THE PERSON WHO WAS MEANT TO FIND THAT CAT” VERNON –…
Vernon woman caught drinking and driving while leaving RCMP detachment
VERNON – She should’ve called a cab. Instead, a Vernon woman is now facing her…
Case against North Okanagan man facing firearm charges adjourned again
VERNON – The court case against a North Okanagan man accused of threatening a woman…
Developer getting more government cash for Vernon property used by National Defence
VERNON – A B.C. developer has received another payment from the federal government for a…
Researchers surprised by prevalence of new invasive stink bugs crawling around the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – An invasive species of stink bug appears to be making a home for…
Vernon man charged with assaulting police officer
VERNON – A Vernon man is facing several charges after causing a disturbance and allegedly…
North Okanagan man’s threats, bizarre lawsuits don’t go quite as planned
“THE CLAIM MAKES NO SENSE. AT BEST, IT MAY BE ABOUT PEDIGREED LIVESTOCK” FALKLAND –…
Flagger injured in North Okanagan still in hospital: RCMP
VERNON – A flagger who was hit by a car in the North Okanagan and…
UPDATE: Flagger struck by car in North Okanagan rushed to hospital
LAVINGTON – A flagger was seriously injured this morning after being hit by a car…
Employer fined after Vernon man’s workplace death
VERNON – A North Okanagan automotive shop has been fined in relation to the workplace…
Note from ‘yesterday’s child’ in Vernon shows shame and heartbreak of addiction
VERNON – It’s only three sentences long, but it sums up well the anguish of…
What will Vernon’s new modular housing look like and where will it go?
VERNON – A bit like Lego blocks, Vernon’s new modular housing will be pre-fabricated off-site…
Extras needed for Second World War thriller being filmed in North Okanagan
VERNON – Ever wanted to be in a movie? Extras are being sought for the…
The woman behind the magical Christmas ornaments appearing in Vernon parks
VERNON – Pat Burnip, a retired Vernon social worker, is extremely humble about the lovely,…