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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Vernon RCMP detachment spreads Christmas joy to local seniors
VERNON – The Vernon RCMP detachment is helping local seniors feel less alone this Christmas.…
Curtis Sagmoen remains in custody without a bail hearing
VERNON – Curtis Sagmoen appeared in Vernon Provincial Court today by video, dressed in an…
Car windows smashed in Sun Peaks thieving spree
KAMLOOPS – Residents and visitors of the Sun Peaks area are being warned not to…
North Okanagan looking to review wildfire preparedness following unprecedented fire season
VERNON – Last summer’s wildfires may be out of sight and out of mind for…
How a small North Okanagan community saves money and lowers its carbon footprint
ENDERBY – You might know Enderby for its proximity to the scenic Shuswap River or…
Health officials warn of potentially deadly meningitis disease after fourth case in Okanagan
Interior Health is cautioning people — in particular teens and young adults — to avoid…
Police investigate report of two Armstrong girls approached by stranger
ARMSTRONG – Police are investigating a suspicious occurrence that involved two girls being approached by…
Vernon man’s luck runs out after charges of stealing lottery tickets
VERNON – A Vernon thief’s lucky streak of stealing hundreds of lottery tickets has come…
Commercial North Okanagan lettuce grower looking to hire lots of locals starting in New Year
COLDSTREAM – Most of the lettuce you see for sale at chain supermarkets comes from…
Okanagan has already surpassed number of overdoses in all of 2016
Fentanyl has claimed more than 100 lives in the Okanagan so far this year. The…
Vernon man followed intuition to find wife injured, freezing down 200-foot embankment after crash
VERNON – Trevor Koenig knew something was wrong when his wife Caroline didn’t come home…
VIDEO: Cutting edge brain surgery a game-changer for Vernon man
VERNON – An 85-year-old Vernon man can once again eat, dress himself and sign his…
An inside look at what goes on at the Vernon Methadone Clinic
“PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT US” VERNON – Whether there for pain management or for…
North Okanagan flagger dies of injuries
NORTH OKANAGAN – The flagger injured on the job in Lavington last month has died.…
Hundreds of tubers warned for not having safety gear on Shuswap River
NORTH OKANAGAN – Hundreds of people floating down the popular Shuswap River found themselves stopped…