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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 investigate possible connection between body found and missing North Okanagan woman
CALGARY – Investigators are looking into the possibility that a woman’s body found this week…
Accidental gun shot identified as cause of North Okanagan house fire
LUMBY – A devastating house fire in Lumby was caused by an accidental gun shot,…
Lawyers argue legal points in appeal of Armstrong teen’s murderer
VERNON – Convicted killer Matthew Foerster is appealing his first degree murder conviction in the…
HELSTON: The Okanagan just might need an attitude adjustment
OPINION LANGUAGE WARNING Some not-so flattering things have been happening in the sunny Okanagan of…
Search for missing man in Vernon ends quickly thanks to good samaritan
VERNON – A good samaritan helped shape a happy ending in the search of a…
Government upgrades at Vernon’s Kal Lake lookout never included weeding
VERNON – The responsibility of keeping one of Vernon’s most prized viewpoints looking its best…
Fireworks will light up over Kal Lake as part of long list of Canada Day festivities in Vernon
EVENTS SCHEDULE RELEASED VERNON – The details of this year’s Canada Day celebrations have been…
VIDEO: Watch how crews relocated two Osprey nests in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – It was no average day on the job for B.C. Hydro crews…
Residents look for support creating new park in Vernon
VERNON – It’s an iconic view of Vernon often used to illustrate the beauty of…
Senior’s advocate calls for change after missing Salmon Arm man found dead
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The person in charge of looking out for seniors across the province believes…
Blackway to premiere at Vernon theatre this week
VERNON – If you didn’t manage to snag a ticket to the invitation-only premiere of…
First Nations leader encourages North Okanagan to keep up the search for Caitlin Potts
VERNON – The North Okanagan is being called upon to keep looking for Caitlin Potts…
Residents urged to take responsibility for pets, livestock after Okanagan cougar attack
VERNON – Hobby farmers and pet owners in the North Okanagan are being reminded to…
Searching for Caitlin Potts: Organized effort to find missing First Nations woman underway in Enderby
ENDERBY – Search teams will scour the Enderby area today for a missing First Nations…
Man in hospital after being found with serious injuries in Vernon
VERNON – A man was rushed to hospital after being found with multiple lacerations last…
‘Build it and they will come’: Industry believes an Okanagan film studio is its next big step
VERNON – With everything from forests to deserts, the Okanagan has no shortage of outdoor…
Polson Park murder suspects back in Vernon court
VERNON – Three people, including a young boy, charged in connection with an alleged murder…
North Okanagan man who died in ‘roof surfing’ incident identified
VERNON – A North Okanagan man believed to have been riding on the roof of…
UPDATE: Vernon man charged with arsons submitted photos to news outlets
HOME UNDER POLICE GUARD VERNON – Police have arrested and laid a series of arson…
HELSTON: Enderby upstages Sir Anthony Hopkins on silver screen at Blackway premiere
OPINION We couldn’t stop talking for the first few minutes of the movie. Every couple…
UPDATE: Vernon house being watched by RCMP as part of ongoing arson investigation
VERNON – A police presence is being felt in a Vernon neighbourhood today. A pair…
A night with the stars: Blackway premiere at the Enderby Drive-In won’t soon be forgotten
ENDERBY – A little bit of Hollywood magic lit up the big screen — and…
Lumby man chases the northern lights around the world
LUMBY – Growing up in Japan, the northern lights were a mystical phenomenon well-recognized photographer…
Project aims to keep Vernon elementary students fed over the weekend
VERNON – Efforts are underway to make sure elementary school students in Vernon don’t go…