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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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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…
Bear put down after spending a week in Spallumcheen trailer park
‘UP ON DECKS, IN CARPORTS, PUTTING ITS PAWS UP ON GLASS DOORS’ SPALLUMCHEEN – A…
Okanagan woman wanted on drug trafficking charges winds up in Nanaimo court
VERNON – Police have finally located an Okanagan woman who’s been under the radar for…
RCMP investigating North Okanagan mailbox break-ins
ARMSTRONG – Police are investigating multiple reports of mailboxes getting broken into in the North…
Wine delivery truck flipped in Penticton crash
PENTICTON – Wine is flowing down the street following a collision between a delivery truck…
Growing interest in mobile food vendors in the North Okanagan
COLDSTREAM – Mobile food vendors could soon be setting up shop around Coldstream. After receiving…
Ambitious fundraising campaign pitched for realization of Okanagan rail trail
VERNON – Greater Vernon politicians have been told it will take a community to build…
Draft bylaw may restrict rights for medical marijuana patients in the ’emerald triangle’ of Columbia Shuswap
‘I BELIEVE WE OWE IT TO THE PEOPLE OF THIS AREA TO NOT MOVE TOO…
City of Vernon moving ahead with road project despite local business concerns
VERNON – The City of Vernon will be improving its consultation process after a local…
Unstable conditions hinder investigation into devastating Vernon house fire
VERNON – The cause of a vicious and fast-moving house fire yesterday in Vernon remains…
Vernon man can’t stop smiling after winning $5 million
VERNON – A Vernon man will be treating his friends to dinner after becoming the…
UPDATE: Third school trustee resigns in North Okanagan; encourages remaining board members to do the same
‘I BELIEVE THERE IS CLEARLY A GREAT DEAL OF DYSFUNCTION WITHIN THE BOARD’ NORTH OKANAGAN…