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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.
Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant
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Injured Okanagan Lake camper rescued by boat
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Trespasser leaves Kamloops home in handcuffs
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14-year-old girl from West Kelowna found safe
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Players from Kamloops, Penticton and Kelowna expected to go in NHL draft this year
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B.C.’s gig economy needs to be regulated: report
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An electric Zamboni will be flooding the ice at the NorVal Arena in Armstrong from…
Penticton chamber wants city to go ahead with plan to ban drug use in parks
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Organized crime unit backs up Kamloops RCMP to target gang violence
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Body found in Kamloops dumpster
RCMP and the coroner are investigating after a body was found in a dumpster in…
Overdose warning issued in South Okanagan
Drug users in the South Okanagan are being warned of a strong batch of 'down'…
RCMP release images of suspect wanted in Kamloops stabbing
Kamloops RCMP have released images from surveillance video in hopes identifying a suspect in a…
‘Extremely tense’: Kelowna RCMP officer draws weapon during traffic stop
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