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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North Okanagan gymnastics coach accused of child pornography offences
VERNON – A man who taught gymnastics throughout the North Okanagan area is facing three…
Crash closes Highway 97A south of Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – Emergency crews are at the scene of a car crash on Highway 97A,…
What we know about all the recent flour recalls for E. coli
OKANAGAN – If you had Rogers or Robin Hood brand flour in your cupboard recently,…
Polson Park shooter handed nine years in jail
VERNON – A Vernon man will spend the next several years in jail for his…
Kids of the North Okanagan: Here’s how you can get a free ice cream from the RCMP
VERNON – This summer, North Okanagan cops will reward kids wearing their bike helmets with…
VIDEO: Crew scouted across Canada, picked Vernon for sci-fi thriller ‘The Recall’
VERNON – Vernon and the Okanagan Valley are getting high praise from the cast and…
City of Vernon staff payroll creeps up
VERNON – More is being spent on staff salaries at Vernon City Hall. Last year,…
Flood conditions impact recreation in the North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – This year’s high water levels are having an impact on recreation around…
Mandatory minimums for growing marijuana in B.C. tossed after Kelowna case sets precedent
KELOWNA – The outcome of a Kelowna court case has changed the legal landscape for…
No jail time for Vernon man who suffered burns to 85 per cent of his body during pot oil explosion
“HE’S GOING TO HAVE THESE DEFORMITIES FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE” VERNON – A…
One of the world’s most notorious invasive species has free run of the Interior
VERNON – Wildlife advocates are bemoaning the arrival of the invasive eastern grey squirrel in…
Vernon wildlife expert gets three calls in two days from people picking up baby deer
VERNON – They may appear helpless and abandoned, but the best thing you can do…
Pilot’s near miss with drone in Vernon prompts warning
VERNON – The City of Vernon is reminding people not to use drones or model…
Do Not Occupy order lifted for one of two buildings at Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club
VERNON – The regional district has lifted a Do Not Occupy for assembly use order…
Driver hits parking meter, which in turn hits Kelowna business
KELOWNA – Police are trying to track down a driver who hit a parking meter…