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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Charges laid in Vernon car crash that killed two young women
VERNON – Drunk driving charges have been laid against a North Okanagan man in connection…
Charges laid in mysterious North Okanagan case deemed ‘possible risk to general public’
VERNON – Charges have been laid in relation to a violent incident in a small…
North Okanagan deer farmer vows to fight court case ‘to the bitter end’
ENDERBY – An outspoken farmer in the North Okanagan says provincial authorities do not intimidate…
It’s a ‘free for all’ for Vernon pot shops operating without business licenses
“RIGHT NOW IT’S A FREE FOR ALL” VERNON – Daniel Didio opened a marijuana dispensary…
Vernon council to ban camping in Linear Park, explore task force
VERNON – Vernon council is banning camping in Linear Park effective February 2018 and exploring…
Vernon council considers changing the rules of the game for pot shops
VERNON – Vernon council is considering putting restrictions on the storefront sale of marijuana. Coun.…
UPDATE: Vernon man admits to manslaughter in 2015 Polson Park case
"WE WANT HELP FOR THEM. WE KNOW WHAT JASON WENT THROUGH IN HIS OWN LIFE"…
How local communities are ensuring these vintage B.C. mountain destinations remain open
Tiny dots of human civilization on a backdrop of pristine wilderness, B.C’s historic fire lookout…
Number of people sleeping on the street in Vernon ‘a travesty’
VERNON – Vernon’s latest homeless survey reveals more people are sleeping rough and in unstable…
O’Keefe Ranch manager and coldstream councillor recovering from accident
VERNON – The general manager of O’Keefe Ranch is taking time off to recover from…
Vernon businesses express frustration over illegal activity and transients downtown
VERNON – Vernon business owner Vicki Eide says she had to clean up vomit, excrement…
STILL GUILTY: Former church pastor loses appeal in North Okanagan assault case
VERNON – A church pastor from Africa who came to B.C. with his wife and…
Round two of wild weather on the way today in the Interior
With many still cleaning up after yesterday’s storm, more wild weather could be on the…
Outreach worker applauds woman for reporting violent encounter in North Okanagan
“IT HAPPENS MORE THAN IT SHOULD” NORTH OKANAGAN – As police in the North Okanagan…
Storm rips through Okanagan and Shuswap
Violent winds and heavy rains battered parts of the Okanagan and Shuswap today. The storm…