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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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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…
Those with nowhere else to go can legally camp in Vernon’s public parks
VERNON – Vernon council has decided to allow camping in public parks, with no time…
Why you don’t hear much from the provincial government at election time
Journalists are known to complain that it’s difficult getting information from the government at the…
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…
Check out Vernon’s new rainbow crosswalk
VERNON – Those visiting Vernon’s downtown core will notice a bright new crosswalk on Main…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Dozens of fish wash up in Vernon park
VERNON – Overflowing creeks have led to large amounts of water — and fish —…
iN PHOTOS: Double rainbow dazzles Okanagan skyline
OKANAGAN – Okanagan residents stopped what they were doing yesterday to admire a stunning work…
One person in critical condition after crash near Lumby
LUMBY – A woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a collision on…
iN PHOTOS: Lawn bowlers carry on 100 year old tradition in Vernon’s Polson Park
VERNON – It’s a Wednesday afternoon in Vernon’s Polson Park, and about 30 people are…
Now and then: Photos show how different things are in the North Okanagan this year
VERNON – It’s not your average May in the North Okanagan. If you head down…
Thief detained in Vernon citizen’s arrest finally getting help for drug addiction
VERNON – A thief apprehended in a very public citizen’s arrest last year was sentenced…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: What does this year’s flooding mean for some farmers? ‘No income’
ARMSTRONG – Some farmers in the North Okanagan have more fish than produce in their…
B.C. Conservatives say they will be back with a vengeance in next election
VERNON – The B.C. Conservatives are plotting a comeback, and the tight results of the…
Trial date set for Vernon man charged in 2015 murder
VERNON – A Supreme Court trial into a 2015 Vernon murder is expected to start…
Slowly sinking barge causing issues in Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Authorities are trying to figure out what to do with a sinking barge…
Celebrities get behind fight to save Vernon’s Kin Race Track
VERNON – An Okanagan group’s fight to save Kin Race Track in Vernon has got…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Armstrong residents mop up after devastating flood
ARMSTRONG – Armstrong residents are still feeling the effects of a large flood that swamped…
Vernon couple warns dog owners to stay away from moving water after close call
"I FEEL VERY LUCKY BUT I FEEL TERRIBLE FOR THE PEOPLE THAT DID NOT GET…
A raging creek runs through this unique Vernon hotel
VERNON – Most in the Okanagan are trying to keep overflowing creeks away from their…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Vernon family grateful to strangers as creek threatens home
VERNON – Vernon resident Shannon Walker’s week from hell was made a little easier thanks…
B.C. ELECTION 2017: Reporter’s notebook: What didn’t make it into election night coverage in Vernon-Monashee
VERNON – No matter how cynical I sometimes feel about politics, I have to admit,…
Armstrong man placed on sexual offender registry for 20 years
ARMSTRONG – An Armstrong man was sentenced in Kelowna Supreme Court this week to six…
Driver seriously hurt, his dog missing after crash near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE – Travellers are being asked to keep their eyes peeled for a young dog…
B.C. ELECTION 2017: Okanagan support for Liberals and Greens rises, while NDP dips
OKANAGAN – While support for the NDP grew in other parts of the province during…