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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UPDATE: Search for missing Shuswap senior becomes recovery mission
SHUSWAP – The search for a Shuswap senior who went missing after a mudslide struck…
Lumby residents remain on evacuation order due to flood risk
LUMBY – An evacuation order remains in effect for two dozen homes in Lumby, and…
Court case alleges heroin mixed with fentanyl, methylfentanyl was dealt in Vernon
VERNON – A man accused of trafficking heroin laced with fentanyl and methylfentanyl won’t have…
UPDATE: Armstrong declares state of local emergency due to flooding
ARMSTRONG – Armstrong has declared a state of local emergency in response to flooding. Significant…
Judge restricts evidence in Armstrong manslaughter case due to charter breach
VERNON – Internet searches made by the accused in a North Okanagan manslaughter case cannot…
UPDATE: Enderby residents put on mandatory water conservation and boil water advisory
ENDERBY – High turbidity caused by last night’s rainfall is creating water issues in Enderby.…
Sandbags available throughout North Okanagan as region experiences above-average rainfall
VERNON – With a much wetter spring than normal, the North Okanagan Regional District is…
Heavy rain creating flooding concerns in North Okanagan
LUMBY – Residents from Lumby to Spallumcheen are experiencing localized flooding today. According to the…
Salmon Arm RCMP hand out nearly 30 traffic tickets in three hours
SALMON ARM – Driving infractions were plentiful in Salmon Arm earlier this week as Mounties…
Organizers hope hundreds will join walk for missing North Okanagan women
NORTH OKANAGAN – Meagan Louis is hoping for a turnout of 500 people for a…
Conservation Service responds to North Okanagan cougar incident
VERNON – Traps are set for a cougar that killed an alpaca yesterday in Vernon.…
Defence says accused’s rights were violated in Armstrong manslaughter case
VERNON – Legal arguments are wrapping up for a Salmon Arm man who says his…
Lavington manufacturing plant nearing launch date
LAVINGTON – A new manufacturing plant in Lavington hasn’t even opened yet, and already its…
‘Not a single answer or clue’ in case of North Okanagan woman who went for a hike and never returned
NORTH OKANAGAN – As the weather warms up and people begin heading out into the…
Dealer caught in Vernon drug investigation gets six months
VERNON – A drug dealer nabbed in an undercover investigation last November was sentenced to…