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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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Man caught on camera helping himself to eggs, organic meat from North Okanagan farm
VERNON – Police need help identifying an alleged honour box thief in Vernon with a…
Kelowna RCMP investigate shooting that left woman injured in motel room
KELOWNA – A woman was taken to hospital early this morning after being found in…
This is the year to try wild Saskatoon berries in the Okanagan
If you’ve been wondering why so many people are parked on the side of the…
Neighbours thanked for quickly reporting house fire in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Firefighters rushed to the scene of a house fire this morning in…
Police dog and handler track down lottery ticket and cigarette thief in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – RCMP caught up with a Vernon man early this morning after he…
Nicolas Cage shoots scene outside Vernon church for upcoming action thriller
VERNON – Filming for the Hollywood movie A Score to Settle starring Nicolas Cage drew…
Bullied as a kid, Vernon woman never thought she’d have the confidence to share her story on a world stage
VERNON – Once ashamed to speak because of a speech impediment, a Vernon woman is…
84-year-old Vernon woman whacks intruder with cane to stop break-in
VERNON – It was a frightening morning for an 84-year-old Vernon resident. Police say shortly…
No bail for man accused of wife’s murder 30 years ago in Vernon
VERNON – A man accused of conspiring to murder his wife more than 30 years…
Vernon councillor walked through life making every word, every cent and every vote count
VERNON – Bob Spiers left home on Monday morning and walked to Vernon City Hall,…
Police investigate hit and run collision in Spallumcheen
SPALLUMCHEEN – North Okanagan police are investigating a hit and run this morning that caused…
Former Vernon teacher acquitted of sex assault against student claims discrimination by employer
A former Vernon teacher says she was unfairly fired from her job as a youth…
Salmon Arm high school student charged with uttering threats for social media post
SALMON ARM – A high school student from Salmon Arm is facing serious consequences after…
Vernon councillor known as city’s financial watchdog dies suddenly
VERNON – A longtime Vernon councillor has died. Coun. Bob Spiers, 71, passed away last night,…
VIDEO: Vernon cops not kidding around with fugitive goat
VERNON – Police apprehend all kinds of interesting characters, but this weekend in Vernon, they…
North Okanagan couple scores million dollar lottery win
ENDERBY – A North Okanagan couple has a million reasons to celebrate after winning the…
Man charged with producing methamphetamine and fentanyl at Vernon drug lab
VERNON – Charges have been laid in connection with a drug lab that was busted…
Crash claims life of Armstrong man
ENDERBY – A man is dead following a car crash on a rural road in…
Why Okanagan cherry growers are turning to helicopters to save their crops
OKANAGAN – Some Okanagan cherry growers had to take expensive measures to rescue their crops…
Why there were so many caterpillars in the North Okanagan this spring
EDITOR'S NOTE: Aug. 2, 2018 New information now strongly indicates it was in fact an…
Okanagan man’s offensive Facebook video doesn’t break the law: RCMP
CONTENT ADVISORY OKANAGAN – A Lake Country man’s Facebook posts and videos about young girls…
Referendum for new Vernon cultural facility set for October
VERNON – Voters will have their say on a new cultural facility for Greater Vernon…
Man charged with mother’s murder in Vernon not criminally responsible due to mental disorder
VERNON – A 22-year-old man from the Philippines will go before an independent tribunal now…
Former Vernon man accused of murdering his wife seeks bail
VERNON – A former Vernon man accused of murdering his wife with the help of…