Charlotte Helston
REPORTER
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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Vernon RCMP make three arrests related to local drug trade
VERNON – Police in Vernon say they are continuing to crack down on drug dealers.…
UPDATE: Missing North Okanagan man’s kayak, vehicle located near Mabel Lake
NORTH OKANAGAN – Police and Vernon Search and Rescue are searching Mabel Lake today for…
Sausage-nabbing duo arrested for thefts at Vernon farm stand
VERNON – A pair of people caught on camera stealing from a local farm’s honour…
Have thieves ruined the wonderful tradition of farm honour boxes in the North Okanagan?
It’s becoming rarer and rarer, but some trusting farmers are still keeping the tradition of…
Morning update on small wildfire burning in hills above Vernon
VERNON – A smoky, highly visible fire sparked by lightning last night in the hills…
Emergency crews respond to two lightning-caused fires in Vernon area
VERNON – The Vernon Fire Department received more than 500 calls in one hour Tuesday…
Hundreds of thousands of Interior Health needles remain unaccounted for
HOW INTERIOR HEALTH CALCULATED ITS CLAIM THAT 99 PER CENT OF NEEDLES ARE PROPERLY DISPOSED…
Vernon dentist handed ten days in jail for defying court during ‘high conflict’ family dispute
VERNON – A Vernon man has been given the firmest of reminders that court orders…
Crews get handle on wildfire burning south east of Vernon
VERNON – The managers of a resort located near the Dee Lake wildfire say the…
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…