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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.
B.C. declares wildfire emergency amid desperate battle to save West Kelowna
Homes were ablaze on Friday in West Kelowna, B.C., with firefighters locked in a pitched…
New and old wildfires prompt evacuation orders in South Okanagan
Hundreds of properties in the South Okanagan and Similkameen regions are under evacuation order because…
New wildfire evacuation orders issued in Central Okanagan
Evacuation orders are coming in fast and furious today from the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations…
Man taken to hospital after reports of shots fired in Kamloops
A man in his 30s was found with life-threatening injuries after police responded to a…
Body of missing commercial fishing captain found in Okanagan Lake
The body of a man who is presumed to have drowned in Okanagan Lake in…
iN PHOTOS: Images from the West Kelowna wildfire
The McDougall Creek wildfire near West Kelowna has burned approximately 6,800 hectares as of this…
UPDATE: Missing Osoyoos senior located
UPDATE: Aug. 16, 2023 Osoyoos RCMP say a missing 69-year-old man reported missing in June…
Exhausted dog rescued from North Vancouver trail
A hiker became stuck in the dark without a headlamp on the Lynn Loop trail…
Targeted shooting in North Okanagan sends man to hospital
A victim has been less than forthcoming with North Okanagan police after he was shot…
Oliver emergency room closed tonight: Interior Health
The hospital in Oliver will be closing its emergency department overnight. The South Okanagan General…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna woman located
UPDATE: Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 RCMP say a missing Kelowna woman has been located and…
Pilot unaccounted for after helicopter crash on Shuswap River
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into the Shuswap River this past weekend left…
Elderly man in wheelchair victim of Vernon hit and run
A driver in downtown Vernon didn't stop after hitting an elderly man in a wheelchair.…
Driver charged after head-on crash killed two grandparents in Vernon
A Vernon man who was involved in a fatal collision on the August long weekend…
Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms
This week’s confrontation that ended with FBI agents fatally shooting a 74-year-old Utah man who…
TRENDING NOW: Duck family paddles away from death’s doorstep
A mother duck led its little ones into a dangerous situation, but luckily every member…
Journalist group changes its name to the Indigenous Journalists Association to be more inclusive
The Native American Journalists Association announced Friday it is changing its name to the Indigenous…
Economists expect rise in inflation as price-growth fight enters new phase
Forecasters anticipate this week's consumer price index report to show inflation rose last month, signalling…
Two Nigerian men extradited to US to face sexual extortion charges after death of Michigan teenager
Two Nigerian men have been extradited to the U.S. after they were indicted for allegedly…
‘The saving grace for agriculture’: Farmers look to irrigation amid climate woes
Sean Stanford's wheat farm just south of Lethbridge, Alta. falls within the far left corner…
Mobile homes may soon be allowed at smaller properties in South Okanagan
More homeowners in the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen may soon be allowed to use…
Poilievre’s Conservative party embracing language of mainstream conspiracy theories
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been hitting the summer barbecue circuit with ramped-up rhetoric around…
Heat alerts issued throughout Interior with temperatures forecast to reach high 30s this week
Heat alerts are in effect throughout the Southern Interior. A heat warning has been issued…
As Pierre Poilievre aims to rebuild a ‘broken’ Canada, ads aim to soften his image
A pile of puzzle pieces spills onto a table. "Everything feels broken," Pierre Poilievre says…