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Dan Walton
Before joining the ranks of InfoTel, Dan’s byline could be found in newspapers in Penticton, Peachland and Oliver. Prior to his arrival in the South Okanagan, he first sharpened his chops as a reporter at a radio station in Brighton, Ontario, and then newspapers in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, and Invermere B.C.
From quilting competitions to crimes against humanity, Dan isn’t afraid to cover any topic. Always seeking out the best angles - whether it’s through the lens of his camera or the voices of his Interviews – he delves into the conflict and seeks out the humanity in every story worth telling.
Dan is always happy to hear from readers. To get in touch for any reason he can be contacted at (250) 488-3065 or dwalton@infonews.ca.
20 to 40 mm of heavy rain expected in Shuswap and North Thompson on Tuesday
Anybody spending the day in the Shuswap or North Thompson can expect up to 40…
Shoes a part of B.C. memorial for residential school victims disappear before removal
VANCOUVER – Most of the shoes on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery that…
Another thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan and Boundary
The Okanagan Valley and Boundary region are under severe thunderstorm watches again today. Environment Canada is…
Large boulder crushes Green Lake Road in the South Okanagan
Caroline Webb feels lucky she didn't drive along Green Lake Road 20 minutes later than…
Regional District of Central Kootenay postpones climate events, citing intimidation, safety, misinformation
NELSON, B.C. – A British Columbia regional district has postponed a series of climate action…
TRENDING NOW: Redneck fire truck
A group of fearless hillbillies drove their jerry-rigged firetruck into a wildfire with water guns…
Kamloops and Okanagan cities part of pilot project to employ people in recovery
A pilot project will try to help employ people recovering from severe addiction in B.C.,…
Vehicle incident reduces TransCan to one lane near Sicamous
The TransCan is down to single-lane alternating traffic east of Sicamous. Motorists can expect delays…
Thunderstorm watches have been upgraded to warnings for Kelowna, Connecter, Nicola and Boundary
After issuing a thunderstorm watch for much of the Southern Interior today, Environment Canada has…
Judge: Mississippi school can make trans girl dress as boy for graduation
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge says he will not block a Mississippi school…
Emily Carr among 19 of B.C.’s historical figures and sites under federal review
Parks Canada is currently reviewing 208 designations across Canada and 19 of them are in…
Vernon RCMP is stepping up backcountry enforcement this weekend
Vernon cops plan to rule the backcountry with an iron fist this long weekend. An…
Southern Interior under severe thunderstorm watch
Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton are all under severe thunderstorm watch. Environment Canada issued an…
Accused Kamloops arsonist did not get bail
A Kamloops man who’s accused of setting dumpsters on fire remains in custody after his…
Canada, US delegates met in Kelowna for Columbia River Treaty talks
The deal between Canada and the U.S. over the flow of the mighty Columbia River…
Ashcroft’s primary care centre closed on Saturday
The Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Ashcroft won’t be open tomorrow. Interior Health announced…
‘Making art accessible’: New sculptures unveiled in Penticton
The public art work that decorates Penticton’s downtown and northern waterfront each year have been…
One wildfire discovered in the Shuswap after lightning storm
At least one wildfire started in the Shuswap after last night’s lightning storm. The fire…
UPDATE: Wildfire in Silver Star foothills above Vernon extinguished
Fire crews have extinguished a wildfire in the Silver Star foothills above Vernon. A plume of…
Penticton Vees win BCHL championship again
After sweeping the Port Alberni Bulldogs in round four of the BCHL playoffs the Penticton…
Drivers gearing up for this weekend’s Knox Mountain Hillclimb in Kelowna
Knox Mountain park in Kelowna will be closed to regular traffic this weekend while powerful…
UPDATE: Missing West Kelowna boy located
UPDATE: May 16, 2023 Kelowna RCMP say a missing 13-year-old boy has been located, and…
World’s oldest dog celebrates 31st birthday, according to Guinness World Records
CONQUEIROS, Portugal (AP) — The world's oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to…
Highway 97 closed in Summerland due to slide
A slide has closed traffic in both directions on Highway 97 in Summerland. It happened…