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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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UPDATE: Parker Cove residents evacuated overnight now allowed to return home
VERNON – People living in Parker Cove, on Okanagan Lake, have been given the OK…
More troops deployed as flood situation improves gradually in Quebec
MONTREAL – As water levels in Quebec showed signs of dropping slightly Tuesday, authorities urged…
Teen’s plea for free Wendy’s nuggets sets retweet record
RENO, Nev. – A Twitter plea from a Nevada teen for a year of free…
Mountie tearfully recalls N.B. massacre that killed three officers, wounded two
MONCTON, N.B. – An RCMP officer choked back tears Tuesday recalling how he tried to…
Disgraced Don Meredith quits Senate rather than face expulsion vote
OTTAWA – Disgraced Sen. Don Meredith is resigning from the Senate rather than wait to…
B.C. ELECTION 2017: Where each party stands on the issue of affordable housing
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If you bought or rented a home in the past year, there’s a…
Enderby residents called on to keep conserving water with temporary fix still days away
ENDERBY – Enderby residents are still being asked to keep their water usage to the…
UPDATE: Search for missing Shuswap senior becomes recovery mission
SHUSWAP – The search for a Shuswap senior who went missing after a mudslide struck…
Lumby residents remain on evacuation order due to flood risk
LUMBY – An evacuation order remains in effect for two dozen homes in Lumby, and…
Thompson-Okanagan bracing for more wet weather this week
OKANAGAN – Flooded communities across the Thompson-Okanagan are getting a short reprieve over the next…
Court case alleges heroin mixed with fentanyl, methylfentanyl was dealt in Vernon
VERNON – A man accused of trafficking heroin laced with fentanyl and methylfentanyl won’t have…
Judge restricts evidence in Armstrong manslaughter case due to charter breach
VERNON – Internet searches made by the accused in a North Okanagan manslaughter case cannot…
Heavy rain creating flooding concerns in North Okanagan
LUMBY – Residents from Lumby to Spallumcheen are experiencing localized flooding today. According to the…
Organizers hope hundreds will join walk for missing North Okanagan women
NORTH OKANAGAN – Meagan Louis is hoping for a turnout of 500 people for a…
Conservation Service responds to North Okanagan cougar incident
VERNON – Traps are set for a cougar that killed an alpaca yesterday in Vernon.…
Defence says accused’s rights were violated in Armstrong manslaughter case
VERNON – Legal arguments are wrapping up for a Salmon Arm man who says his…
‘Not a single answer or clue’ in case of North Okanagan woman who went for a hike and never returned
NORTH OKANAGAN – As the weather warms up and people begin heading out into the…
Dealer caught in Vernon drug investigation gets six months
VERNON – A drug dealer nabbed in an undercover investigation last November was sentenced to…
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…
Mother of missing North Okanagan woman believed murdered still waiting for answers
NORTH OKANAGAN – More than a year after her daughter went missing from the North…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man has been found
UPDATE: 3:39 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 VERNON – RCMP say a missing 29-year-old Vernon…
Vernon cash store employee expected to plead guilty to fabricating an armed robbery
VERNON – A woman accused of making up an armed robbery at Vernon Cash Solutions…
Vernon man homeless for ten months one of many looking for long-term housing
VERNON – Most days, Dave Fromow bikes from the homeless shelter to Tim Hortons where…
Portion of road in Shuswap completely swept away in washout
SHUSWAP – Part of a Shuswap road was completely washed out by a sudden rush…