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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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Wild goose chase across Vernon comes to a happy ending for lost dog
VERNON – He has a few cuts and his paws are in rough shape, but…
iNPHOTOS: Christmas in the Interior was picture perfect
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Twinkling lights, snow-covered hills and wildlife made Christmastime in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
Frantic owner searching for dog last seen on Boxing Day in Vernon
VERNON – A former Vernon woman is overwhelmed by the kindness and support she’s received…
YEAR IN REVIEW: The most heartwarming local stories of 2016
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – There’s a lot of doom and gloom out there in the world, but…
Person found unconscious in doorway as Vernon firefighters arrive to battle house fire
VERNON – Firefighters pulled an unconscious person to safety after a fire broke out in…
Vernon theft victim chooses kindness over anger
VERNON – After becoming the victim of a theft, a Vernon woman turned things around…
Vernon project raising Christmas spirit for seniors on the poverty line
VERNON – Grace, 87, is barely making ends meet and would love a gift card…
Alleged thief apprehended in citizen’s arrest in Vernon facing multiple charges
VERNON – An alleged thief tracked down and apprehended by the victim of the crime…
Historic Vernon Military Camp under renovation
VERNON – The Vernon Military Camp is getting a facelift. Work is underway to retrofit…
North Okanagan horse owner found guilty of animal cruelty to be sentenced in spring
VERNON – A North Okanagan man convicted of animal cruelty will return to court in…
Spry 95-year-old donates her age in metres to fund Okanagan Rail Trail
VERNON – A local woman is donating her age in metres to help create the…
North Okanagan fisherman still can’t believe his luck after ‘one in a million’ catch
VERNON – We’ve all heard tall tales about the fish that got away, but Clayton…
Rental housing ‘minimal to non-existent’ as Lumby residents face eviction from local campground
LUMBY – Those facing eviction from a campground in Lumby don’t have a lot of…
Armstrong Bargain Bin donations hit million dollar mark
ARMSTRONG – The Bargain Bin in Armstrong may be a place for thrifty shoppers, but…
Silver Star Mountain provides backdrop for car commercial
VERNON – North Okanagan residents, and in particular ski bums, might recognize the backdrop in…
UPDATE: Vernon man recognizes stolen jacket, detains suspect until police arrive
VERNON – Kevin Barkhouse says his luck turned from bad to good after he noticed…
Preliminary findings released after vehicle slides off hoist, killing Vernon worker
VERNON – The death of a Vernon man at an automotive shop earlier this month…
UPDATE: Armstrong horse owner found guilty of cruelty to animals
“THEY BETTER HAVE THEIR GUNS READY BECAUSE I WILL BE GOING DOWN WITH THE HORSES”…
‘I got nowhere to go’: Lumby residents face eviction from local campground
“WE WOULDN’T BE HERE IF WE HAD SOMEWHERE ELSE TO GO” LUMBY – Virginia Meunier…
Vernon artist discovers pictures of her work for sale on stock photo sites
VERNON – Vernon artist Michelle Loughery is used to seeing her work in a lot…
Defence casts doubt about search warrant in Armstrong animal cruelty trial
VERNON – An Armstrong man’s animal cruelty trial got underway today, two years after the…
Armstrong, Silver Creek schools saved from closure
NORTH OKANAGAN – School closures in the Armstrong and Salmon Arm areas are officially off…
Councillors, MPs and MLAs respond to growing homelessness issues in Vernon
VERNON – Politicians from all levels of government seem to recognize homelessness is a big…
Identity of Vernon man killed while working at automotive shop released
VERNON – The B.C. Coroners Service has released the name of a Vernon man who…