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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.
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Conspiracy theorist Chris Sky running for Mayor of Toronto
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ATLANTA (AP) — The Carter Center said Saturday that former President Jimmy Carter has entered…
Norfolk Southern CEO visits East Palestine, Ohio after derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The president of Norfolk Southern made a visit to East…
Snowfall warning issued for North Thompson
Enivonrment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the North Thompson, where 10 to 15…
RCMP discontinues search for foreign object downed over Yukon
OTTAWA – The RCMP says it has ended its search for an unidentified aerial object…
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$500,000 grant for section of Penticton’s Lake-to-Lake cycling route
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Food Hub Network adding new facility in South Okanagan
The provincial government is spending $800,000 over the next two years to expand the B.C.…
Serious crash impacting traffic in Kelowna
A serious car crash at Gordon Drive and Harvey Avenue in Kelowna is impacting traffic.…
Movie shot in Penticton now streaming on the little screen
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Controversial billboard comes down in West Kelowna
A controversial ad that had been posted on billboard along Highway 97 in West Kelowna…
Shane Koyczan adds stops in Oliver and Revelstoke on latest tour
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Kamloops police arrest youth suspected of sending school to lock-down
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UPDATE: Woman missing in Kelowna located
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Turkish-Canadian Society calls for faster deployment of rescue crews after disasters
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