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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Vernon to map hotspots, look at disposal resources after hundreds of discarded needles found
VERNON – The number of discarded needles being found in Vernon continues to climb. In…
Why all those discarded needles are signs of progress for HIV, Hep C in Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Nearly 400 new Hepatitis C cases and as many as 15 HIV cases…
Needles found in Vernon playground an isolated incident: School District
VERNON – The Vernon School District is hoping to find out who scattered dozens of…
Big downturn in complaints about discarded needles in Vernon leaves questions
VERNON – The number of discarded needles found around Vernon doesn’t seem to be the…
Truth or dare game and inappropriate touching with teen lands North Okanagan couple in jail
VERNON – A North Okanagan couple will spend three months in jail for engaging in…
One person airlifted to hospital after crash between motorcycle and car
ARMSTRONG – A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital today after colliding with a vehicle in…
Man caught on video allegedly threatening family; Toronto police investigating
TORONTO – Police are investigating after a man allegedly threatened a family in an incident…
Behind the scenes at Interior Health during the 2017 Okanagan meningitis outbreak
Internal memos and reports about last year’s meningitis outbreak in the Okanagan show just how…
Huge police presence in Coldstream standoff came after suspect wanted ‘suicide by police’
“GUARANTEED I AIN’T GOING OUT ALONE AND I’VE GOT A REALLY GOOD SHOT WITH THIS…
Band chief says derogatory sign targeting Indigenous people part of growing trend
CONTENT ADVISORY ENDERBY – A sign posted on the side of a North Okanagan highway…
RCMP dive teams unable to find missing Vernon teacher
NORTH OKANAGAN – The search for a Vernon high school teacher who went missing last…
Woman using crosswalk struck by car in downtown Vernon
VERNON – A woman was taken to hospital today after being struck by a car.…
Crime slowed down in much of the Thompson-Okanagan last year, says Stats Can
It was a slightly better picture for crime in the Thompson-Okanagan last year, according to…
An inside look at one of the Okanagan’s first licensed marijuana production facilities
FALKLAND – Just off Highway 97 on the way to Falkland is a large, warehouse-style…
Evacuation alert rescinded for properties affected by Good Creek wildfire near Kelowna
KELOWNA – Property owners near the Good Creek wildfire can breathe a sigh of relief…