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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.
Cops looking for youths who caused a ruckus at Kelowna mall
Kelowna RCMP officers are hoping to identify a group of youths who set off firecrackers…
Large bird left behind dramatic-looking carcass on shore of Kalamalka Lake
The skeleton of a large bird was discovered in a striking pose on a beach…
How the ‘boneless wing’ became a tasty culinary lie
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Online romance scammers may have a new wingman — artificial intelligence
The voice you hear on the other end of your phone call may not be…
Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarm
The coolest thing on social media these days may be celebrities and regular folks plunging…
Displaced Merritt, B.C., residents to move into transitional housing
Nearly 15 months after catastrophic floods forced the evacuation of the southern interior city of…
First-ever electric RCMP vehicle introduced to B.C. detachment
RCMP officers on Vancouver Island are testing out electric vehicles in their fleet. The West…
Afroman is returning to the Okanagan
American rapper Afroman has booked a show in Kelowna, marking his second Okanagan performance in…
Object over Yukon ordered shot down because of threat posed to aircraft: Trudeau
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he ordered an unidentified cylindrical object shot down…
Up to 25 cm of snow expected on the Coquihalla
A snowfall warning has been issued for the Coquihalla between Merritt and Hope, where 20…
4 charged over taped beating of teen who later took own life in New Jersey
BAYVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Four students have been charged after a recorded attack against a…
TRENDING NOW: B.C. visionary thinks video game about trucks colliding with bridges will be a smash hit
The trend of driving under B.C. bridges in trucks that exceed the maximum clearance has…
WHL player from Kelowna among 4 suspended indefinitely, league won’t say why
The Western Hockey League announced four players have been suspended indefinitely while an investigation is…
Unidentified object violated Canadian airspace and Trudeau ordered it to be shot down
NORAD shot down an unidentified object that was flying over the Yukon under the orders…
Coolant leak at Russian spacecraft, station crew safe
MOSCOW (AP) — An uncrewed Russian supply ship docked at the International Space Station has…
Indy filmmakers focusing on Falkland for upcoming documentary
Falkland, British Columbia was chosen as the starting point for Kaizen Paradigm – a production company…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon Winter Carnival kicked off the weekend with fireworks
An impressive fireworks display lit up the sky above Vernon last night. The show was…
Billboard in West Kelowna stirring controversy
A new billboard in West Kelowna wants to prevent kids from learning too much about…
Why the Okanagan Valley has so many wineries; the Okanogan so few
Despite being one big ecosystem, the Okanagan Valley’s wine industry has ripened far more on…
Kootenay man fined $15,000 for killing grizzly cub and sow
A man who shot and killed a grizzly bear sow and cub in the East…
iN VIDEO: Trucker’s emergency maneuver prevents collision near Vernon
A commercial truck driver is being commended for their reaction to a dangerous driving situation…
iN TRAFFIC: Snowfall warning in effect for the Coquihalla
Drivers travelling on the Coquihalla Highway this morning can expect 15 to 25 centimetres of…
Employer-paid sick days will not be rising from five to 15 in B.C.
The provincial government is under pressure to triple the number of employer-paid sick days from…
Impaired woman steals vehicle left running outside Kamloops store
A Kamloops woman was allegedly impaired when she was pulled over in a stolen vehicle…