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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Vernon residents believe mystery vandal has gripe with on-street parking
VERNON – An unusual vandal is making things difficult for a Vernon couple and their…
Deadly winter on North Okanagan highways
NORTH OKANAGAN – Reminders about road safety are being shared after what has so far…
Police seek witness who was driving behind minivan before fatal crash in North Okanagan
VERNON – Police want to speak with a driver who may have witnessed a fatal…
Curtis Sagmoen hears latest assault charges read aloud in court
VERNON – Curtis Wayne Sagmoen made his first official appearance on a set of new…
Avalanche Canada issues backcountry warning ahead of long weekend
Skiers and snowmobilers are being urged to avoid the backcountry over the next several days…
Nine charges laid against North Okanagan standoff suspect
COLDSTREAM – Multiple charges have been approved against a man at the centre of a…
Shuswap dog fetches beer from the fridge, vacuums and can even push a snow blower
SHUSWAP – A 130-pound dog from the Shuswap has become a local celebrity after learning…
“It’s going to be massive”: What pot legalization means for the economy in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Just how much of an economic impact is legalization of marijuana going to…
Guess who’s coming for lunch: Research study looks at those using Vernon soup kitchen
VERNON – Assumptions are sometimes made about those who rely on services like soup kitchens,…
Man at centre of North Okanagan standoff with police facing charges
COLDSTREAM – Police say a 33-year-old man is facing numerous charges in connection to a…
Property crime significantly down in Vernon: RCMP
VERNON – Property-related crime has dropped dramatically in Vernon and surrounding areas over the past…
UPDATE: No charges pursued in North Okanagan crash that claimed life of Vernon teen
NEAR VERNON – A car crash claimed the life of an 18-year-old Monday evening. RCMP…
Community groups to decide how best to spend up to $100,000 in funding for overdose response in Vernon
VERNON – People with lived experience in the opioid overdose crisis will be among those…
Classic car lovers sought for new ‘Rusty Rasta Restorations’ show in the Shuswap
Retro car enthusiasts are being sought for a new television series expected to be filmed…
‘Bell Bows’ honour North Okanagan traffic flagger; remind drivers to slow down
VERNON – You may have noticed orange bows adorning the backs of vehicles around Vernon…