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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Three vehicles damaged outside Vernon resort complex in suspected arson
VERNON – Police are investigating after three vehicles were damaged in a suspected arson over…
Vernon youth recognized for keen investigative skills in auto theft that didn’t add up
VERNON – A Vernon youth is being commended by the city’s top cop for helping…
How Okanagan sex trade workers mitigate the risks of the job
SAFETY TOP OF MIND AFTER ALLEGED ASSAULTS, BODY FOUND ON NORTH OKANAGAN FARM Lucy is…
Armstrong declares local state of emergency over flooding
ARMSTRONG – The City of Armstrong has declared a state of local emergency due to…
How a Shuswap man smuggled loads of cocaine, ecstasy and pot across the border
He used a fictitious company, helicopters, and encrypted Blackberries to move the drugs back and…
Charges laid in traumatic 2017 Vernon robbery where suspect crashed through ceiling
"IT WAS A MISSION IMPOSSIBLE TYPE OF ROBBERY" VERNON – It was a morning just…
Vernon man spared prison sentence for having sex with minors
VERNON – A judge has thrown out a mandatory minimum sentence of one year in…
Volunteers step up to save the Vernon Legion from closure
VERNON – A last minute call for help to keep the Vernon Legion open has…
Good news for North Okanagan Good Food Box Program
VERNON – Community members have rallied to save the longstanding Good Food Box program in…
Police release surveillance image of Vernon robbery suspect
VERNON – Police are releasing a photo of a robbery suspect with the hope that someone…
Vernon bylaw swamped by complaints about homeless, transients over past year
VERNON – More than a quarter of all bylaw complaints in Vernon last year fell…
Pickup stolen in Armstrong used in multiple hit and runs around Kelowna
KELOWNA – A pickup truck reported stolen out of the North Okanagan was involved in…
RCMP investigating death of woman found unresponsive in Vernon home
VERNON – Police are investigating the death of a woman found unresponsive inside her Vernon…
Vernon moving forward with video cameras until it gets “clear direction” from privacy commissioner
VERNON – The City of Vernon is pushing ahead with plans to install video surveillance…
Public warned of possible presence of powerful opioid carfentanil in Vernon
VERNON – Drug users are being warned about the possible presence of the potent opioid…