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.
Charlotte Helston's Stories
Twitter
Facebook
Vernon’s top cop announces retirement
VERNON – A change in leadership is coming at the Vernon RCMP detachment as top…
UPDATE: Standoff with distraught man in North Okanagan ends peacefully
COLDSTREAM – The standoff at a home in Coldstream — with a distraught man police…
VIDEO: Vernon store employee assists man lying face down in the snow when others walked by
VERNON – When James Auger came around the corner of the Wholesale Club Gas Bar…
Traci Genereaux’s family still waiting for answers, months after her body was found
VERNON – The family of a Vernon teen whose remains were found on a rural…
UPDATE: Judge needs time to decide whether or not to grant Curtis Sagmoen bail
SALMON ARM – A North Okanagan man accused of crimes against multiple women will have…
Record-breaking amounts of snow fell in Vernon and Kelowna on the weekend
OKANAGAN – Snowfall records were broken in two Okanagan cities this weekend. Saturday’s massive dump…
How this Vernon couple found each other after 20 years apart
“NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE” VERNON – When Dianne first met Bruce,…
Documentary explores the life of Vernon’s own Dag Aabye
VERNON – The incredible story of local legend Dag Aabye continues to spread. Aabye, 76,…
UPDATE: Sagmoen now accused of using spikes to damage vehicle tires
VERNON – Silver Creek resident Curtis Sagmoen appeared in court today on a new charge…
Vernon politician says something must be done to regulate public pot use
VERNON – A proposed smoking bylaw in Vernon is getting some early support from several…
North Okanagan politicians frustrated by lack of communication with B.C. RCMP
VERNON – Vernon city council is concerned the B.C. RCMP is making decisions without consulting…
New home construction in Vernon driving up development
VERNON – The City of Vernon is brushing off the sawdust after another busy year…
Bus drivers ask Vernon council to ban smoking in public spaces
VERNON – Vernon transit drivers want the City of Vernon to ban smoking cigarettes, joints…
Vernon RCMP locate suspects hiding behind a bush
VERNON – A couple of suspects thought they’d try hiding from police behind some bushes,…
Jail time for pair of North Okanagan men involved in robbery
VERNON – A pair of men who assisted in a robbery at an Armstrong business…