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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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Kootenay Carshare Co-op gives members electric go-cart-like vehicle
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Man, angry about adultery, allegedly smashes car windows in Lillooet
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B.C. SPCA wants feds to hurry up and ban export of horses for slaughter
The B.C. SPCA is renewing its call to ban the export of horses for slaughter.…
iN TRAFFIC: More black ice and winter storm warnings for Interior highways
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iN VIDEO: Buck takes a stroll along Penticton beach
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RCMP looking for person of interest in suspicious Kootenay death
The RCMP's Southeast District Major Crime Unit are asking for the public’s help to locate a…
‘Reckless and senseless’: Penticton Indian Band promises legal action against those cutting horse fences
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Snowfall warnings and watches on high elevation southern B.C. highways
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Missing man still not located, Kelowna RCMP renew call for tips
The Kelowna RCMP is reaching out to the public again to try and locate a…
iN TRAFFIC: Interior highways are abundant with black ice this morning
Motorists travelling through the Interior today are being warned of black ice, among other hazards.…
Kelowna cross-country skier named Special Olympics Athlete of the Year
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan youth the ‘ReStorchestra’ for national Habitat for Humanity campaign
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UPDATE: Gang unit involved in search for armed suspects during Coquihalla closure near Merritt
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iN TRAFFIC: Watch out for fog and slippery sections on Interior highways
There are a few minor hazards for motorists to watch out for on Interior highways…
iN VIDEO: Surf’s up on Kicking Horse River in Golden after ice jam breaks
The Kicking Horse River in Golden looked pretty serene before an upstream ice jam broke…
Man arrested in Merritt is no stranger to the justice system
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Passersby come to aid of elderly Vernon woman during attempted carjacking
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Antique gas pump stolen from rural North Okanagan property
An antique gas pump was stolen from a rural property in the North Okanagan and…
iN VIDEO: Kicking Horse Canyon construction set to wrap up week early
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