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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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Vernon, Kelowna men accused of trafficking pot in hollowed-out logs to be extradited to US
OKANAGAN – Four men with ties to the Okanagan are being extradited to the U.S.…
The unique way Vernon is considering honouring its veterans
VERNON – Vernon could become the first city in Canada to honour veterans with a…
Latest overdose stats show fentanyl continues to kill in the B.C. Interior
TWO OVERDOSE DEATHS A DAY ACROSS THE PROVINCE THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Drug overdoses continue to claim…
UPDATE: Missing North Okanagan woman located
UPDATE: 2:02 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 VERNON – RCMP in Vernon say a missing…
Vernon man charged with trafficking fentanyl, cocaine awaits trial
VERNON – A Vernon man accused of dealing fentanyl and cocaine will face a judge…
Property owners encroaching on public’s access to Okanagan Lake in Vernon
VERNON – There are more than 30 places in Vernon the public can access Okanagan…
Impacts of Central Okanagan bus strike felt in Vernon
VERNON – A public transit strike in Kelowna is having an effect on bus riders…
Alleged Vernon arsonist to stand trial on child porn charges next year
VERNON – A former school teacher in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District will stand trial…
Vernon tries to solve on-street parking congestion by asking residents to buy permits
VERNON – A new on-street parking policy would have residents pay to park on the…
Vernon council moves ahead with changes for mini pigs, backyard chickens
VERNON – Pig and chicken owners will be happy to hear the City of Vernon…
Police investigate after electric toothbrushes stolen from Vernon drug store
VERNON – Police are investigating an unusual theft involving high-end, oral hygiene products. Police say…
Store employee arrested after bogus report of armed robbery in Vernon
VERNON – A reported armed robbery in Vernon last week wasn’t quite what it seemed.…
Vernon RCMP report big jump in thefts from vehicles, break-ins
VERNON – Police are reporting a significant spike in the number of thefts and break-ins…
Lack of snow delays opening for nordic skiing in Vernon
VERNON – It just wasn’t meant to be. Silver Star Mountain Resort and Sovereign Lake…
MOVEMBER SPECIAL: Celebrating the Thompson-Okanagan’s many moustachioed mayors
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Looking for a little Movember inspiration? Look no further than some of the…
Province denies responsibility in North Okanagan-Shuswap school lawsuit
NORTH OKANAGAN – The provincial government is denying responsibility after the mother of a North…
Tips sought in unsolved robbery, fraud and theft cases in Kelowna area
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers are hoping you have the missing link that will…
Vernon trying to support homeless people after camps decommissioned
VERNON – Several homeless camps are being shut down in Vernon and local agencies are…
UPDATE: Shuswap school bomb threat ‘unsubstantiated’
SALMON ARM – Police have determined a bomb threat phoned into Shuswap Middle School earlier…
Water intake shut off after fuel spill in Shuswap River
GRINDROD – A diesel spill in the Shuswap River forced a shut-off of the Grindrod…
Armstrong athlete back doing what she loves after losing leg
ARMSTRONG – After a fluke infection left doctors with no choice but to amputate her…
Sentence reduced due to errors in Vernon child sex assault case
CONTINUES TO SHOW NO GUILT OR REMORSE VERNON – A man convicted of raping his…
Lumby purchases more than 80 acres of land for flood mitigation
LUMBY – The Village of Lumby has purchased a large chunk of land to help…
Support for those facing addictions, mental health issues expands in Vernon
VERNON – Individuals struggling with mental health and substance use issues in the North Okanagan…