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 being considered against Mountie involved in 2015 Shuswap shooting
SALMON ARM – B.C.’s police watchdog has submitted a report to Crown counsel for consideration…
Fines for open burning handed out in North Okanagan
ARMSTRONG – Some people just aren’t getting the message. Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Chief Ian Cummings says…
One step closer to an Armstrong-Sicamous rail trail
NORTH OKANAGAN – Efforts to acquire a discontinued rail corridor between Armstrong and Sicamous have…
Sicamous community ‘relieved’ after trio of grizzly bears relocated
SICAMOUS – The Conservation Officer Service hopes a group of three female grizzly bears will…
Windstorm makes a mess in North Okanagan and Shuswap
NORTH OKANAGAN – Strong winds whipped the North Okanagan and Shuswap Sunday evening. Evidence of…
Vernon woman sentenced for making fake armed robbery report
VERNON – A Vernon woman apologized in court and expressed her embarrassment for stealing roughly…
Man who drove getaway vehicle in Lumby robbery sentenced to house arrest
VERNON – A Lumby man who helped rob a convenience store in the North Okanagan…
Friends and family shocked by suspicious death of Vernon man
VERNON – Family members have identified the victim of a suspicious death earlier this week…
Vernon not signing off on new welcome signs until deficiencies are fixed
VERNON – It’s been a bumpy road for Vernon’s new welcome signs, but the end…
Boaters regain access to Kalamalka and Okanagan Lakes in North Okanagan
VERNON – Some Vernon boat launches are back in business. The North Okanagan Regional District…
Vernon bans campfires and barbecues in parks and open spaces due to wildfire risk
VERNON – Leave the hotdogs and pack a sandwich instead — no campfires or barbecues…
Behind Vernon’s emergency wildfire evacuation efforts
“WE’RE PREPARING FOR THE WORST, HOPING FOR THE BEST” VERNON – You can hear the…
North Okanagan man sentenced for ‘brutal’ killing of Lumby teacher
VERNON – A Vernon judge called convicted murderer Howard Krewson “selfish” and “narcissistic” as he…
Man ejected from truck in Vernon crash dies of injuries
VERNON – Police are investigating a car crash in Vernon that left one man dead…
Pit bull puppies taken by SPCA in bizarre North Okanagan case of alleged ‘puppy mill’
'WE ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP. WE ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE A WHOLE LOT OF…