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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RCMP manhunt ends with arrest in North Okanagan
SPALLUMCHEEN – Police took a man into custody yesterday following an extensive search in Spallumcheen.…
Vernon OKs on-leash dogs in Polson Park for next two years
VERNON – Vernon council has decided to let on-leash dogs into Polson Park as part…
Vernon sex assault charge dropped against accused murderer
VERNON – A sexual assault case in Vernon Provincial Court has been abandoned by the…
Okanagan ski hills get first flakes of snow
Some Okanagan ski hills got their first dusting of snow overnight. Silver Star Mountain Resort…
Vernon homeless man acquitted in stabbing case
VERNON – A 62-year-old homeless man broke down in tears today after being acquitted of…
Addictions recovery centre in Vernon not just for men anymore
VERNON – A longtime gap in services for women struggling with addictions in Vernon is…
Government cash to help Interior communities bounce back from tough tourism season
The government is pouring some cash into communities with struggling tourism sectors due to this…
Animated series for kids being produced in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A new, animated children’s series made in Kelowna is due to come online…
Yoga with goats class at historic North Okanagan ranch both ‘healing and humorous’
VERNON – Inhale, exhale — hello goat. That’s kind of how the Historic O’Keefe Ranch’s…
New documentary celebrates the survival of classic movie theatres in the Interior
The Interior, and in particular the Okanagan, is fortunate to have held on to some…
iNFOnews.ca contest winner says new bike came at just the right time
VERNON – The timing couldn’t have been better for the winner of iNFOnews.ca’s IPE bicycle…
Mystery of jawbone found on Vernon beach solved
VERNON – To the untrained eye, it looked a lot like a human jawbone. As…
Vernon teacher disciplined for swearing in class
VERNON – Swearing in class isn’t just a no-no for students. A teacher in the…
Grindrod woman all smiles after winning the lottery
GRINDROD – There’s a lot of excitement in the small, North Okanagan community of Grindrod…
Police need help finding woman last seen in Sicamous
SICAMOUS – Police in Sicamous are asking for help finding a missing woman. Nicole Bell,…