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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Celebrities get behind fight to save Vernon’s Kin Race Track
VERNON – An Okanagan group’s fight to save Kin Race Track in Vernon has got…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Armstrong residents mop up after devastating flood
ARMSTRONG – Armstrong residents are still feeling the effects of a large flood that swamped…
Vernon couple warns dog owners to stay away from moving water after close call
"I FEEL VERY LUCKY BUT I FEEL TERRIBLE FOR THE PEOPLE THAT DID NOT GET…
A raging creek runs through this unique Vernon hotel
VERNON – Most in the Okanagan are trying to keep overflowing creeks away from their…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Vernon family grateful to strangers as creek threatens home
VERNON – Vernon resident Shannon Walker’s week from hell was made a little easier thanks…
Mandatory water conservation order lifted in Enderby
ENDERBY – A mandatory water conservation advisory in Enderby has been lifted. The good news…
Grindrod residents advised of water quality advisory
VERNON – Grindrod residents are being told to take extra precautions with their water. Due…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: High water creates concerns for residents on BX Creek in Vernon
VERNON – Water, and nerves, are rising this morning for residents living along the BX…
B.C. ELECTION 2017: Reporter’s notebook: What didn’t make it into election night coverage in Vernon-Monashee
VERNON – No matter how cynical I sometimes feel about politics, I have to admit,…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: North Okanagan boaters asked to stay off area lakes
NORTH OKANAGAN – Residents are being asked to stay away from river and stream banks…
Wet conditions force another closure for Vernon playing fields
VERNON – Wet weather has closed Vernon’s playing fields. As of Thursday morning, May 11,…
Armstrong man placed on sexual offender registry for 20 years
ARMSTRONG – An Armstrong man was sentenced in Kelowna Supreme Court this week to six…
Driver seriously hurt, his dog missing after crash near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE – Travellers are being asked to keep their eyes peeled for a young dog…
Residents of the Okanagan Indian Band reserve warned of rising lake waters
OKANAGAN INDIAN BAND – An already full Okanagan Lake is expected to rise even more…
‘The timing will be close’: Rush is on to complete Enderby water line before next storm
ENDERBY – Emergency work is underway to get a temporary water line installed across the…