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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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Police investigating death of two-year-old in North Okanagan
ENDERBY – Authorities are investigating the death of a two-year-old child in Enderby. On March…
House arrest for man charged in Vernon hit and run
VERNON – A driver charged in relation to a 2016 hit and run will serve…
No charges in alleged Enderby arson case
NORTH OKANAGAN – Possible charges against a 72-year-old man accused of arson have gone up…
North Okanagan golf courses nearly a month behind last year
NORTH OKANAGAN – Lingering winter conditions are leaving local golf courses a bit behind schedule.…
Police appeal for tips after two Vernon businesses robbed
VERNON – The Vernon Subway and Dollar Tree were the targets of a pair of…
Will Vernon-Monashee’s voting history repeat itself in the upcoming election?
VERNON – The Liberal Party has enjoyed a two-decade streak in Vernon-Monashee. Whether that trend…
New cash for Greater Vernon Water means costly filtration system may be avoided
VERNON – A partial solution to Greater Vernon’s water quality woes is coming down the…
Fierce nature advocate until the end; Vernon man leaves his legacy in the treetops
VERNON – One of Vernon’s most passionate defenders of the natural world has died. Jan…
Firefighters association reacts to possible outsourcing of Vernon dispatch service
LOSS OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE NOT WORTH THE POSSIBLE COST SAVINGS: ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT VERNON – The…
Westbank First Nation residents told to restrict water use
WESTBANK – Westbank First Nation residents are being told to conserve water today and tomorrow.…
Highway 97A reopens following mudslide; will be monitored over coming days
SICAMOUS – Crews have given the all clear for Highway 97A to be reopened at…
Trial over Vernon’s Kin Race Track stopped before it started
VERNON – The never-ending lawsuit over Vernon’s Kin Race Track is living up to its…
Should the City of Vernon follow other communities streaming videos of council meetings?
VERNON – It’s no Game of Thrones, but there are some in Vernon who would…
Armstrong man banned from owning animals for 20 years
VERNON – An Armstrong man convicted of causing pain and suffering to his horses is…
Vernon has done ‘pretty much all we can’ about latest homeless camp
VERNON – Local agencies and the city have reached out to those camping in a…
Number of distracted drivers in Vernon overwhelms police
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan couldn’t keep up with the sheer volume of…
Peeping on child earns North Okanagan man time behind bars
NORTH OKANAGAN – A North Okanagan man arrested for planting a camera in the bathroom…
Vernon council limits impact of Kalamalka Lake Road construction project
VERNON – Vernon city council is doing what it can to lessen the traffic hassles…
Vernon Search and Rescue called out to assist injured hiker
VERNON – Vernon Search and Rescue came to the aid of an injured hiker stuck…
This rule means Vernon’s poppy crosswalk can’t go ahead
VERNON – A proposed poppy crosswalk in Vernon is a no-go due to a little…
City of Vernon to roll out new rules for mobile vendors
VERNON – There’s appetite for more mobile vendors in parks and public spaces in Vernon.…
Funding for clean water tied to ‘surprising’ report on North Okanagan water supply
SPALLUMCHEEN – Spallumcheen residents affected by a longstanding water quality advisory could have clean water…
Charges laid following Vernon RCMP drug bust
VERNON – Two people are facing drug trafficking charges after being busted this week by…
Interior First Nations elders and chiefs declare state of emergency over fentanyl crisis
KAMLOOPS – First Nations elders and chiefs have declared a state of emergency over the…