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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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One person airlifted to hospital after crash between motorcycle and car
ARMSTRONG – A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital today after colliding with a vehicle in…
Behind the scenes at Interior Health during the 2017 Okanagan meningitis outbreak
Internal memos and reports about last year’s meningitis outbreak in the Okanagan show just how…
Man caught on video allegedly threatening family; Toronto police investigating
TORONTO – Police are investigating after a man allegedly threatened a family in an incident…
Huge police presence in Coldstream standoff came after suspect wanted ‘suicide by police’
“GUARANTEED I AIN’T GOING OUT ALONE AND I’VE GOT A REALLY GOOD SHOT WITH THIS…
Band chief says derogatory sign targeting Indigenous people part of growing trend
CONTENT ADVISORY ENDERBY – A sign posted on the side of a North Okanagan highway…
RCMP dive teams unable to find missing Vernon teacher
NORTH OKANAGAN – The search for a Vernon high school teacher who went missing last…
Crime slowed down in much of the Thompson-Okanagan last year, says Stats Can
It was a slightly better picture for crime in the Thompson-Okanagan last year, according to…
Evacuation alert rescinded for properties affected by Good Creek wildfire near Kelowna
KELOWNA – Property owners near the Good Creek wildfire can breathe a sigh of relief…
UPDATE: Missing North Okanagan man’s kayak, vehicle located near Mabel Lake
NORTH OKANAGAN – Police and Vernon Search and Rescue are searching Mabel Lake today for…
Sausage-nabbing duo arrested for thefts at Vernon farm stand
VERNON – A pair of people caught on camera stealing from a local farm’s honour…
Have thieves ruined the wonderful tradition of farm honour boxes in the North Okanagan?
It’s becoming rarer and rarer, but some trusting farmers are still keeping the tradition of…
Emergency crews respond to two lightning-caused fires in Vernon area
VERNON – The Vernon Fire Department received more than 500 calls in one hour Tuesday…
Vernon dentist handed ten days in jail for defying court during ‘high conflict’ family dispute
VERNON – A Vernon man has been given the firmest of reminders that court orders…
Hundreds of thousands of Interior Health needles remain unaccounted for
HOW INTERIOR HEALTH CALCULATED ITS CLAIM THAT 99 PER CENT OF NEEDLES ARE PROPERLY DISPOSED…
Crews get handle on wildfire burning south east of Vernon
VERNON – The managers of a resort located near the Dee Lake wildfire say the…
Man caught on camera helping himself to eggs, organic meat from North Okanagan farm
VERNON – Police need help identifying an alleged honour box thief in Vernon with a…
Kelowna RCMP investigate shooting that left woman injured in motel room
KELOWNA – A woman was taken to hospital early this morning after being found in…
This is the year to try wild Saskatoon berries in the Okanagan
If you’ve been wondering why so many people are parked on the side of the…
Neighbours thanked for quickly reporting house fire in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Firefighters rushed to the scene of a house fire this morning in…
Police dog and handler track down lottery ticket and cigarette thief in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – RCMP caught up with a Vernon man early this morning after he…
Nicolas Cage shoots scene outside Vernon church for upcoming action thriller
VERNON – Filming for the Hollywood movie A Score to Settle starring Nicolas Cage drew…
Bullied as a kid, Vernon woman never thought she’d have the confidence to share her story on a world stage
VERNON – Once ashamed to speak because of a speech impediment, a Vernon woman is…
84-year-old Vernon woman whacks intruder with cane to stop break-in
VERNON – It was a frightening morning for an 84-year-old Vernon resident. Police say shortly…
No bail for man accused of wife’s murder 30 years ago in Vernon
VERNON – A man accused of conspiring to murder his wife more than 30 years…