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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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UPDATE: Small earthquake shakes the North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – A small earthquake shook parts of Vernon and Lumby today. Residents took…
Jury to decide if North Okanagan man was too drunk, stoned to form intent for murder
VERNON – The fate of a North Okanagan man who fatally shot his girlfriend two…
One of nine people wanted for drug dealing turns up in Logan Lake
LOGAN LAKE – One of nine suspects wanted in connection with an alleged drug trafficking…
UPDATE: Crash north of Vernon claims life of Kamloops woman
NORTH OKANAGAN – Emergency crews raced to the scene of a serious car crash Tuesday…
Vernon woman participating in race the equivalent of five Ironmans
“I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO IT LIKE YOU WOULDN’T BELIEVE” VERNON – After a car accident…
Naturalist group fears road construction will ruin wetland trail in Vernon
VERNON – There’s concern that a road expansion project will destroy a popular walking trail.…
Accused takes stand in own defence at North Okanagan murder trial
VERNON – The man accused of murdering a Lumby woman says he doesn’t remember shooting…
“In their hands our future lies”: Splatsin chief speaks emotionally at teachers conference
ENDERBY – The Chief of the Spatsin First Nation recalls being name-called and ridiculed by…
Video series sheds light on Vernon and Shuswap internment camps
VERNON – A former internment camp at what is now W.L. Seaton Secondary School in…
Lawyers question witness about North Okanagan man’s level of impairment the night of alleged murder
VERNON – Testimony in the second degree murder trial of a North Okanagan man today…
North Okanagan woman likely shot to death at close range with a single bullet: pathologist
VICTIM SUFFERED FRACTURED RIB BEFORE SHE DIED VERNON – A North Okanagan woman likely suffered…
North Okanagan museum locked down after suspected live bomb found on display
ARMSTRONG – A museum in the North Okanagan was locked down earlier this month after…
Greenway leading into Vernon not looking so green in places
VERNON – There’s concern the greenway just north of Vernon isn’t quite living up to…
Salmon Arm man fined after recommending mining shares to clients
SALMON ARM – A mutual fund salesperson from Salmon Arm was slapped with a heavy…
Vernon garden project will help marginalized women, refugees, children and others in need of healthy food
VERNON – Good things are growing at Patchwork Farms in Vernon. The garden, located at…
Child struck by car on crosswalk near Armstrong school
ARMSTRONG – A child was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries after being…
Stanley Cup on route to Lumby for Hockeyville celebration
VERNON – An iconic sports trophy is taking a trip to Lumby. The Stanley Cup…
Lumby woman was found dead in car with three dogs, court hears in murder trial
'MY WIFE, I SHOT HER' VERNON – The man accused of murdering a local teacher…
“We can do something”: Vernon shopkeeper has an idea to help with business break-ins
VERNON – A downtown Vernon shopkeeper has a unique idea to help make things a…
Vernon politician wants police, first responders and bylaw to carry overdose reversal kits
VERNON – With a rising number of overdose deaths sweeping the province and a potent…
Okanagan dispensary owner accused of drug trafficking fights charge in court
VERNON – The municipality told him to shut down, police raided his shop and charged…
Specialized RCMP unit called after suspicious package delivered to Vernon government office
VERNON – A government office in Vernon closed early on Monday after a suspicious package…
Vernon council won’t impose one-kilometre rule on grocery store wine sales
VERNON – Vernon council is not going to interfere with the sale of wine in…
Vernon woman thrilled with city’s decision on pet micro-pigs
VERNON – You may soon be able to legally keep a pet pig in the…