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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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Okanagan researcher’s appeal nets thousands of bobcat and lynx photos
KELOWNA – A study of bobcat and lynx distributions in B.C. is already yielding some…
Vernon Cemetery to receive $70,000 in turf improvements
VERNON – The Vernon Cemetery is getting some TLC from the city. Vernon Mayor Akbal…
Special advisor needs more time for review on School District 83 board
SALMON ARM – More time is needed to complete a review on board activities in…
Vernon set to crack down on panhandling activities
VERNON – Vernon council is taking steps to reduce the amount of panhandling happening in…
Firearms charge laid against Vernon teen
VERNON – A Vernon boy suspected of involvement in a recent escalation of violence in…
North Okanagan dairy farm believed to be contributing to high nitrate levels allowed to expand
VERNON – The Township of Spallumcheen has reluctantly given the green light to a local…
Memorial will honour Lumby woman killed two years ago
VERNON – The community is making sure a Lumby woman killed two years ago is…
Stolen property, drugs and other crimes occupy Vernon RCMP over past three months
VERNON – A marijuana grow-op take down and a stolen property investigation are among several…
Man and woman stealing lottery tickets from North Okanagan businesses: RCMP
VERNON – Police are investigating a series of lottery ticket thefts from Vernon businesses. In…
New resource for children in ministry care opening in Vernon
VERNON – A way to provide care for children and youth with complex care needs…
Province receives report on School District 83 governance, budgeting practices
SALMON ARM – A special advisor’s report on the inner workings of School District 83…
Parent of North Okanagan-Shuswap student sues School District 83 over breach of duties
SALMON ARM – The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is being sued by the parent of…
Vehicle flips on Bella Vista Road in Vernon
VERNON – Emergency crews responded to a car crash on Bella Vista Road this afternoon.…
North Okanagan woman urges safety after sister and niece thrown from bikes
COLDSTREAM – A North Okanagan woman who says her sister "came within an inch of…
Things to do around Vernon over the May long weekend
VERNON – There’s no shortage of things to do in Vernon for those staying in…
Strawberry harvest so early in the Okanagan, some crops are already finishing
“GET YOUR JAM POTS OUT, IT’S TIME TO SNAP INTO ACTION” OKANAGAN – Strawberry farmers…
Armstrong hiker reported missing was ‘having a great time in the mountains’
VERNON – An Armstrong man on a solo hiking expedition in Monashee Provincial Park was…
Teen arrested on firearms charge during investigation into Vernon shooting incidents
VERNON – Police have arrested a Vernon teenager believed to be involved in a recent…
Blooming out of control: North Okanagan gardener admits abundance of irises an ‘obsession’
'I THINK I HAVE ONE OF THE BIGGEST COLLECTIONS AROUND' FALKLAND – North Okanagan gardener…
UPDATE: Armstrong man located in Monashee Provincial Park
VERNON – An Armstrong man who was reported missing after heading out to hike in…
Pair dead in Anglemont murder-suicide three years ago were teen and step mother
** CONTENT ADVISORY ** ANGLEMONT – The motive behind a murder-suicide three years ago in…
Extra RCMP resources deployed to Vernon after three shootings in the city
VERNON – An escalation of violence in Vernon has the RCMP calling in additional resources.…
Walk and ride event to promote road safety after hit and run in Coldstream
VERNON – Safety is in the spotlight after a North Okanagan mother and daughter were…
School District 83 to pay portion of special advisor’s review
SALMON ARM – The full cost of hiring a special advisor to review School District…