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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Here’s what a hectare really looks like
When we talk about the size of a forest fire, we usually talk in hectares.…
Community approach encouraged for Rose Swanson Mountain
VERNON – Authorities have been faced with the complex issue of policing a park that…
The summertime phenomenon that gives Kalamalka Lake its many colours
VERNON – If the vibrant colours of Kalamalka Lake have you checking the tint on…
Families of missing women in North Okanagan gather to demand answers
ENDERBY – The families of Caitlin Potts, Ashley Simpson and Deanna Wertz aren’t giving up…
Ontario family still doesn’t know what happened to daughter who went missing one year ago in North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – The family of a young woman who vanished without a trace in…
Family members, supporters step up efforts for missing North Okanagan women
ENDERBY – Roughly 100 people took part in a walk to honour missing and murdered…
Recent police activity not connected to missing women in North Okanagan, families say
SILVER CREEK – The families of three women missing from the North Okanagan say yesterday’s…
Final arguments made in hit and run trial
The Crown in a dangerous driving causing death case in Vernon Supreme Court has made…
Witness says Donaldson is not the only driver who makes mistakes
UPDATE: 2:00 p.m. Nov. 26 A professional engineer told court today that Chase Donaldson, the…
HELSTON: Slow down and remember Kiera
OPINION I often see the pink and purple ‘Slow down for Kiera’ bumper stickers on…
HELSTON: Behind the scenes with reporters and mourners
When someone’s death impacts the community, reporters have an uncomfortable job to do. We want…
Questions remain in Coldstream hit and run trial
By Charlotte Helston and Marshall Jones There is no question that Chase Garret Donaldson is…
Hit and run trial delayed one day: lawyer “tired”
The trial of Chase Donaldson had an unanticipated delay Thursday when court shut down, in…
Hit and run driver up for parole
VERNON – The man found guilty of hitting a young woman with his car and…
Hit and run driver given jail time
Chase Donaldson was sentenced today to just over two and a half years in prison…