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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 looking for any unreported information in case of missing Armstrong man
VERNON – Police continue to search for a missing Armstrong man last seen around the…
Worker safety being reviewed following violent convenience store robbery in Lumby
LUMBY – The Mac’s Convenience Stores franchise and WorkSafe B.C. aren’t ignoring a violent incident…
City of Vernon continues to investigate foul odour at Polson Park
VERNON – City staff are following their noses when it comes to an odour problem…
Homeless population grows as funding dries up in Vernon
VERNON – The City of Vernon is facing a dire situation with its homeless population.…
Hydrogeologists point to liquid manure as probable source of North Okanagan drinking water contamination
SPALLUMCHEEN – More voices are joining the call for a moratorium on a North Okanagan…
UPDATE: Internet restored to Thompson-Okanagan residents
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If you were having some technical difficulties today, you weren’t alone. Shortly after…
Vernon mountain bikers ask city to support skills park
VERNON – Mountain bikers have made a pitch to Vernon City Council for a new…
Man rescued from steep cliff near Vernon’s Turtle Mountain
VERNON – A man was rescued from a steep cliff and taken to hospital yesterday…
Vernon politicians discuss easing up on skateboard rules
VERNON – Skateboarders have got local politicians talking about the possibility of revising an old…
RCMP taking search for missing North Okanagan woman ‘very seriously’
VERNON – North Okanagan RCMP say they haven’t given up on finding a missing Enderby…
Unpleasant surprise greets Mabel Lake cottage owners
VERNON – A cottage in the Mabel Lake area may not have been attractive to…
Thief makes off with eco-friendly clothing in Vernon store break-in
VERNON – A downtown Vernon clothing store was broken into early Saturday morning. Police say…
Vernon RCMP bust a sixth dial-a-dope drug trafficker
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are cracking down on street level drug traffickers in the community.…
Clerk held at knife point during violent robbery in Lumby
LUMBY – North Okanagan RCMP are looking for tips after a violent robbery in Lumby…
Vernon skateboarders put pressure on city for fair bylaws
VERNON – Skateboarders in Vernon are calling on the city to be a bit friendlier…
Vernon RCMP investigate shots fired
VERNON – Police are investigating a report of shots fired yesterday evening in Vernon. RCMP…
Special review in North Okanagan-Shuswap School District the eighth in B.C. since 2002
SALMON ARM – The appointment of a special advisor to review the inner workings of…
Vernon man ordered to pay back $70,000 for phoney cheque scam
VERNON – A man who defrauded banks, businesses and even friends of tens of thousands…
North Okanagan-Shuswap teachers’ association president declares loss of confidence in school board
SALMON ARM – Tensions continue to erupt in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District as employees,…
Public warned about rising stream water levels in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Residents are being warned to keep safe around creeks and streams as water…
Help Vernon RCMP locate missing man
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are asking people to keep a look out for a missing…
This Vernon cashier will make your day without saying a word
‘NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE’ VERNON – The hardest part of Kirsten Ward’s job as a cashier…
Visiting Irish artist says Vernon roadsides are ‘clay heaven’
VERNON – An Irish ceramics artist has been bicycling around Vernon, visiting places like Pottery…
Province appoints special advisor to review North Okanagan-Shuswap school board
NORTH OKANAGAN – The province is sending a special advisor to review the activities of…