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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UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
UPDATE: 4:20 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018 VERNON – RCMP say a missing 21-year-old Vernon…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
UPDATE: 4:20 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018 VERNON – RCMP say a missing 21-year-old Vernon…
RCMP locate missing North Okanagan woman, then bring her into custody
VERNON – A woman reported missing last month is now in custody on outstanding warrants.…
Vernon driver in trouble after hitting pedestrian; found with a controlled substance
VERNON – A Vernon man was heavily reprimanded for hitting a pedestrian with his car…
Drunk driver was speeding excessively in 2016 fatal crash in Vernon, coroner says
VERNON – The driver of a pickup truck that crashed on Highway 6 killing two…
Dangerous driving conviction for man who hit North Okanagan pedestrian with his car
VERNON – A young man accused of using his BMW to assault a woman walking…
UPDATE: Family calls Foerster plea bargain “disappointing”
VERNON – There will be no re-trial for the man previously convicted of first degree…
Police ask for public assistance after another report of possible child-luring in Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – Police are investigating a possible child-luring incident in Armstrong following several similar incidents…
Curtis Sagmoen to remain in custody for now
VERNON – Curtis Sagmoen will remain in custody after being denied bail today on some…
Police make arrest in Vernon Tim Hortons robbery, tie suspect to other crimes
VERNON – An Alberta man accused of robbing a Tim Hortons in Vernon earlier this…
Woodpeckers causing thousands of dollars in damage at North Okanagan theatre
VERNON – Damage at a North Okanagan theatre is leaving the building riddled with holes,…
Big housing demand fuelling development across Vernon
VERNON – From new luxury houses to older homes being refurbished into four-plexes, there’s an…
Traffic flagger victim of alleged assault involving beer can thrown out of passing car
SICAMOUS – Police are investigating a report of a beer can being thrown at a…
Vancouver man dies on cat skiing tour in North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – Police and the Coroners Service are investigating after a Vancouver man fell…
North Okanagan standoff suspect pleads guilty to uttering threats
VERNON – A man at the centre of a lengthy standoff with police in the…