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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Police warn of man breaking into cars, stealing credit cards in Vernon
VERNON – Police are on the lookout for a man who appears to have been…
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…
Top City of Penticton staffer gives his notice
PENTICTON – The top staffer at the City of Penticton is leaving his post. Eric…
There will never be another Duncan Wray
VERNON – Long-time Vernon Vipers owner Duncan Wray, who passed away today on his 68th…
Human remains found during search of rural North Okanagan property
NORTH OKANAGAN – Police have confirmed that human remains were found at a property being…
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…
Truck driver fined after spilling load of logs on Highway 97
VERNON – No one was hurt yesterday in a crash that left numerous logs strewn…
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…