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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.
Vernon senior suing for fall in West Kelowna McDonald’s parking lot
A Vernon retiree, who claims to have slipped and fallen in the parking lot of…
Sick pitbull abandoned in northern B.C. with note on collar
A dog was found tied up in front of a building in Prince George with…
iN TRAFFIC: Lots of snow and slush on Interior highways today
DriveB.C. is telling drivers to expect delays on Highway 1 near Cache Creek, where a…
Penticton police looking for elderly couple who witnessed an assault
Penticton police are appealing to the public — and two people in particular — who…
Vancouver Island residents armed with garden tools detain break-in suspect
A group of Nanaimo residents armed themselves with garden tools to corner a suspected burglar…
iN TRAFFIC: Prepare for snowfall in the Interior
Travellers can expect snowfall in Kamloops and the Okanagan today, Feb. 1. Two to four…
Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructed
OTTAWA – The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable…
TRENDING NOW: Hunter’s deer encounter takes a wild turn
A hunter appears to have changed his mind about shooting a doe after the wild…
Stolen licence plate leads to drug trafficking charges for Vernon man
Mounties in B.C.'s Interior say a Vernon man has been charged for drug trafficking after…
Kelowna RCMP ready to recommend rehab when crack and fentanyl get decriminalized on Tuesday
Kelowna RCMP officers will be suggesting rehab instead of pressing charges when they catch people…
Reactions following the death of longtime Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion
Hazel McCallion, a political firebrand who served 36 years as mayor of Mississauga, Ont., died…
iN TRAFFIC: Temperatures remain below freezing in the Interior
It's going to be another cold day in Kamloops and the Okanagan. A special weather…
Kelowna couple keeps their underground concert venue low key
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Memphis police disband unit that beat Tyre Nichols
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TRENDING NOW: Taylor Swift released an endearing new music video
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It looks like there’s a bear’s face on the surface of Mars
Features of a majestic terrestrial animal are bearing their face on the surface of Mars.…
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During the colder months of the year, overcast is the norm so the skies are…
RCMP looking for 89-year-old Penticton woman who never arrived at her friend’s
The Penticton RCMP is reaching out to the public to help locate a missing 89-year-old…
Kamloops Blazers will look like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon Night
Cowabunga, dudes – the Kamloops Blazers will play a game in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles…
Anthrax guitarist says Penticton Jesus is on the guest list after arrest
The man who dressed as Jesus to attend last week’s heavy metal concert in Penticton…
Conflicting protests planned for Kelowna’s Drag Queen Story Time today
Two camps divided on whether children should have stories read to them by a man…
American town to beat record for world’s largest hockey stick built in Penticton
Penticton is about to lose its claim to fame as the place where the world's…
UPDATE: Highway 5 reopens north of Kamloops after semi rollover
Highway 5 has reopened to traffic in both directions north of Kamloops following a semi…
Kelowna RCMP on hunt for high-risk offender
Kelowna RCMP are trying to find a man who’s wanted on a warrant in connection…