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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Former Vernon man accused of murdering his wife seeks bail
VERNON – A former Vernon man accused of murdering his wife with the help of…
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.…
“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…
Salmon Arm student detained following threatening social media post
SALMON ARM – A high school student was detained by the RCMP earlier today after…
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…
Parole board worried about Vernon woman’s plans to marry a high profile offender
VERNON – Having a romantic relationship with another offender isn’t helping a Vernon woman’s chances…
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…
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…