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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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Three months later, still no trace of missing Vernon teen
VERNON – Traci Genereaux’s parents desperately want to find their little girl. The 18-year-old hasn’t…
RCMP manhunt ends with arrest in North Okanagan
SPALLUMCHEEN – Police took a man into custody yesterday following an extensive search in Spallumcheen.…
Vernon OKs on-leash dogs in Polson Park for next two years
VERNON – Vernon council has decided to let on-leash dogs into Polson Park as part…
North Okanagan men share how they kicked their addictions
"I WAS OUT THERE DYING ON THE STREETS OF KELOWNA" VERNON – Jacob Philp knows…
Vernon sex assault charge dropped against accused murderer
VERNON – A sexual assault case in Vernon Provincial Court has been abandoned by the…
Okanagan ski hills get first flakes of snow
Some Okanagan ski hills got their first dusting of snow overnight. Silver Star Mountain Resort…
Addictions recovery centre in Vernon not just for men anymore
VERNON – A longtime gap in services for women struggling with addictions in Vernon is…
Vernon homeless man acquitted in stabbing case
VERNON – A 62-year-old homeless man broke down in tears today after being acquitted of…
Government cash to help Interior communities bounce back from tough tourism season
The government is pouring some cash into communities with struggling tourism sectors due to this…
Animated series for kids being produced in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A new, animated children’s series made in Kelowna is due to come online…
New documentary celebrates the survival of classic movie theatres in the Interior
The Interior, and in particular the Okanagan, is fortunate to have held on to some…
Yoga with goats class at historic North Okanagan ranch both ‘healing and humorous’
VERNON – Inhale, exhale — hello goat. That’s kind of how the Historic O’Keefe Ranch’s…
iNFOnews.ca contest winner says new bike came at just the right time
VERNON – The timing couldn’t have been better for the winner of iNFOnews.ca’s IPE bicycle…
Mystery of jawbone found on Vernon beach solved
VERNON – To the untrained eye, it looked a lot like a human jawbone. As…
Vernon teacher disciplined for swearing in class
VERNON – Swearing in class isn’t just a no-no for students. A teacher in the…
Grindrod woman all smiles after winning the lottery
GRINDROD – There’s a lot of excitement in the small, North Okanagan community of Grindrod…
Police need help finding woman last seen in Sicamous
SICAMOUS – Police in Sicamous are asking for help finding a missing woman. Nicole Bell,…
Moored boat sinks in Okanagan Lake after someone pulled the plug
VERNON – A boat owner in the North Okanagan got into a soggy situation over…
Trial begins for homeless man accused of North Okanagan stabbing
VERNON – After inviting a homeless man back to his home for a hot meal,…
Family that built Mabel Lake Resort recalls what life was like 100 years ago
KINGFISHER – Today, Mabel Lake Road is a busy corridor packed in the summertime with…
Complaints of fruit pickers living in derelict North Okanagan house investigated by regional district
VERNON – The North Okanagan Regional District is investigating complaints about a group of fruit…
Paddle boarding just one of the crazy things this Vernon man does with his cat
VERNON – A Vernon man is earning a reputation for bringing his pet cat everywhere…
Why there are so many little black bugs buzzing around the Interior this year
You can’t walk very far these days without getting a small, winged insect stuck in…
Highway message board in Okanagan just can’t get it right
VERNON – An automated sign on Highway 97 south of Vernon is going off script…