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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.
New York City rapper feared for his life on the Coquihalla Highway
CONTENT ADVISORY If you think gangster culture seems hardcore, try driving on the Coquihalla Highway.…
Canada’s chief of the defence staff makes trip to Ukrainian capital
WARSAW, Poland – The Department of National Defence says Canada's top soldier has just wrapped…
TRENDING NOW: Kangaroo not willing to accept that it’s outgrown mom’s pouch
A kangaroo that isn't very young anymore is not ready to part with the comfort…
Florida woman accused of killing ill husband released from jail
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 76-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting her terminally ill…
Coquihalla expected to reopen between Hope and Merritt at 5 p.m.
The Coquihalla will stay closed between Hope and Merritt for at least another couple hours. …
Historic Vernon pottery will be available to the public at Antiques and Collectibles Sale
Museum & Archives of Vernon will be selling some of its local treasures next weekend.…
Canadian rover helping in global search for frozen water on dark side of the moon
EDMONTON – The Canadian lunar rover could soon help reveal the moon's dark side. The…
Up to the gills in goldfish: Large invasive fish a problem in B.C. waters: expert
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Goldfish — some nearly as big as a football — are invading…
Kelowna man issued parking ticket despite having paid for parking
Jonathan Garratt was fined $30 for having his vehicle parked in front of an expired…
B.C.-born NHLer has been on 4 different teams this season
In the past six months, an NHLer from B.C. has played for the New York…
Kelowna Fire Department responded to suspicious bush fire in the downtown
There was a bush fire in downtown Kelowna. Several people called to report a grass…
Coquihalla remains closed from Hope to Merritt
The Coquihalla remains closed this afternoon. With more than 70 centimetres of snow falling over a…
Local farm-to-table chef taking over Naramata Inn
The Naramata Inn has a new chef. Jacob Deacon-Evans will be taking over from founder…
Sky watchers in Okanagan, Kamloops have second chance to see northern lights
After a spectacular display last night, another round of aurora borealis activity expected to flare…
Two killed in collision on Highway 3A in West Kootenays
Two people are dead after a two-vehicle collision near Castlegar. An off-duty B.C. Highway Patrol…
Raccoon forces officials to close Kelowna elementary school
The students of South Kelowna Elementary get to stay home today because a raccoon wanted…
iN PHOTOS: Northern lights put on brilliant show in Okanagan, Kamloops
It's always a special treat when the aurora borealis flares up above Kamloops and the…
TRENDING NOW: Canucks got scored on by a goalie
The Boston Bruins – the team that defeated the Vancouver Canucks in the 2011 Stanley Cup…
‘Powder keg’ for 9/11: 1993 trade center bombing remembered
NEW YORK (AP) — Lolita Jackson was at her 72nd-floor desk in the World Trade…
‘Virtual power plant’ model could convince more homeowners to switch to solar
CALGARY – An electricity retailer in Alberta is betting it can entice more homeowners to…
Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery…
Penticton passersby made CPR even more stressful for nurse
A Penticton woman expected strangers would have shown more compassion when she was performing CPR…
On Ukraine front, civilians cling on as troops repel Russia
VUHLEDAR, Ukraine (AP) — The murky water oh so slowly trickles from the filthy drainpipe…
New beer festival on tap in Kelowna
Kelowna City Park will be transformed into an adult playground for a new beer festival.…