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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 use helicopter, dog team to search for suspect in downtown Vernon
VERNON – Police activity including the use of a helicopter and the dog team yesterday…
Suing your drunk driver: The path taken by two Okanagan families devastated by 2014 crash
VERNON – Two families whose lives were changed forever by a drunk driver didn’t get…
Man killed while walking on train tracks in North Okanagan
LAVINGTON – An Okanagan man was killed Sunday afternoon after getting hit by a train.…
U.S. company alerted Kelowna RCMP to school threats made on Twitter
CONTENT AND LANGUAGE ADVISORY SALMON ARM – A private company out of the U.S. says…
Action taken to address Okanagan Indian Band fire service concerns
VERNON – The First Nations Emergency Services Society is responding to concerns about fire safety…
Salmon Arm student detained following threatening social media post
SALMON ARM – A high school student was detained by the RCMP earlier today after…
“We still have fight left in us”: Vernon cannabis shop forced to close
VERNON – One of Vernon’s first cannabis shops is closing its doors at the end…
Patients ‘may take matters into their own hands’ if pain management rules change: Kelowna MLA
B.C. patients could be left crowding hospital emergency rooms or putting themselves in harm’s way…
Vernon man found guilty in international child exploitation case
VERNON – A Vernon man has been found guilty of committing cyber crimes against children…
Police investigate after body found outside Vernon library
VERNON – Police are investigating the death of a man found this morning outside the…
There is so much to know, and to love, about the Interior’s endangered painted turtle
If you live in the Interior, there’s a good chance you’ve spotted a painted turtle,…
The six most common toxins Interior vets see in dogs
VERNON – Few things are more stressful for dog owners than realizing their furry friend…
Police still on the lookout for armed and dangerous suspect wanted for Vernon shooting
VERNON – Police are renewing an appeal to the public for help locating a wanted…
Why courthouse security was beefed up for Matthew Foerster sentencing
VERNON – When Matthew Foerster was sentenced this week at the Vernon courthouse, there was…
B.C. doctors, patients fear uncertain future if pain management treatments are stripped
VERNON – The needle only dips into her spine for a few seconds, but the…
BREAKING: Foerster sentenced for 2011 murder of Armstrong teen
VERNON – Matthew Foerster will be 43 years old before he can even try to…
UPDATE: Foerster was impaired by mix of vodka, pot and magic mushrooms: Defence lawyer
VERNON – Matthew Foerster was drunk and high on a mix of vodka, pot and…
Man accused of rape granted new trial for 2014 North Okanagan sexual assault
VERNON – An Armstrong man previously convicted of raping a North Okanagan woman has won…
Armed and dangerous suspect tied to Vernon shooting
VERNON – A man described by police as armed and dangerous is connected to a…
Former Vernon man charged with wife’s murder will fight to prove innocence, lawyer says
VERNON – A former Vernon man accused of plotting to murder his wife more than…
North Okanagan farmer fined $1,000 over issues with game deer
ENDERBY – A North Okanagan farmer whose herd of game deer was shot by conservation…
North Okanagan woman fined under cruelty act for tying elastic band around dog’s scrotum
SALMON ARM – The owner of a dog boarding and training facility in the North…
What we know about the former Vernon man charged in 30-year-old murder case
VERNON – A former Vernon man accused of murdering his wife more than 30 years…
UPDATE: Man extradited from U.S. to face murder charge in Vernon
VERNON – Charges have been laid in connection with a 32-year-old murder case in the…