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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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Hair pulling, spitting gets 63-year-old man in trouble with Salmon Arm RCMP
SALMON ARM – Hair pulling and spitting aren’t your usual offences when it comes to…
Flying squirrel swoops in for a visit in Shuswap family’s living room
SHUSWAP – A Shuswap family had the pleasure of an unexpected guest Monday evening. Selina…
Man accused of intentionally hitting Vernon woman with his car was also bleeding, trial hears
VERNON – The man accused of intentionally hitting a North Okanagan woman with his car…
Lost snowmobiler found after surviving a cold night in the North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – A missing snowmobiler was found in a mountain range south east of…
North Okanagan group has plans to provide shopping carts to homeless people
VERNON – A non-profit group in the North Okanagan has come up with an idea…
Trial date set for North Okanagan gym coach facing child porn allegations
VERNON – A North Okanagan gym coach accused of child pornography offences will stand trial…
Celebration of life for Vernon Vipers owner Duncan Wray this weekend
VERNON – A celebration of life will be held tomorrow at Kal Tire Place for…
Shuswap man pleads not guilty to drug trafficking following extradition to U.S.
A Shuswap man recently extradited to the U.S. on allegations of drug trafficking continues to…
Vernon event puts spotlight on resurgence of vinyl record players
“EVERY TIME YOU PUT ON A RECORD, YOU’RE PARTICIPATING IN THIS HISTORICAL ACT” VERNON –…
Greater Vernon to host Special Olympics Winter Games in 2019
VERNON – Greater Vernon will host the Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games next year. More…
Most popular dog names and breeds of 2017 in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Move over Fido and Spot, there are some new dog names on the…
Vernon woman serving time for 2014 fatal crash denied full parole due to ‘undue risk’
VERNON – A Vernon woman convicted of drunk driving causing the death of an Okanagan…
Vernon robbery suspect facing multiple charges
VERNON – A man suspected of committing multiple robberies at gas stations and corner stores…
Environment Canada warning of near zero visibility on some Interior highways due to fog
Drivers are being warned of foggy conditions and near zero visibility on parts of the…
Vernon mother fears son with disabilities could be homeless, incarcerated after she’s gone
VERNON – Classic Jay: When he was 10 years old, his teachers noticed him trying…
Police working to solve rash of recent robberies in Vernon
VERNON – Police in Vernon are investigating a string of robberies from the past few…
There will never be another Duncan Wray
VERNON – Long-time Vernon Vipers owner Duncan Wray, who passed away today on his 68th…
Recent purchase of old CP Rail corridor one piece of a much larger trails network
VERNON – Now that two former rail corridors have been preserved for public use in…
Police seek tips after Vernon gas bar held up by pair of robbers
VERNON – Police in Vernon are searching for a suspect following a brazen robbery Tuesday…
Discontinued rail line between Armstrong and Sicamous purchased for public use
NORTH OKANAGAN – It’s full steam ahead for a rail trail that will run from…
Okanagan men sentenced in U.S. for smuggling pot in hollowed out logs
VERNON – After an eleven-year battle with the justice system, four Okanagan men extradited to…
Birders take the North Okanagan by storm, counting highest number of species in five years
VERNON – An increase in wild turkeys is just one of the trends birders in…
Woman remains in critical, but stable, condition following Vernon shooting
VERNON – A woman remains in hospital in critical condition following a weekend shooting in…
Vernon man donates lifetime collection of artifacts to help preserve history of northeastern B.C.
VERNON – When I pull up, Lloyd Cushway is standing on his front porch in…