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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.
Penticton wants answers about impact of nearby prison on crime
What happens to inmates after they complete their sentences at the Oliver Correctional Facility? Penticton…
UPDATE: RCMP locate missing Vernon man
UPDATE: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 A missing 23-year-old Vernon has been located by police and…
THIS IS A TEST: B.C. emergency alerting system lights up your cellphone
If you jumped out of your skin at 1:55 p.m. today, you have a legitimate…
Suspected grandparent scam fraudster may have visited Kelowna victims’ homes
The notorious grandparent scam is back and the fraud artists are ripping off seniors in…
iN TRAFFIC: Light snow expected in Kamloops, Okanagan
Traffic appears to be flowing smoothly throughout most of Kamloops and the Okanagan this morning,…
More than $4,000 donated to Summerland Legion after Remembrance Day robbery
Members of the Summerland Legion are thankful after raising enough money over the past few…
Heavily-armed RCMP officers seize guns, drugs during raid in B.C. Boundary region
The heavily-armed RCMP emergency response team along with officers from several other units were brought…
iN TRAFFIC: No issues for Kamloops and Okanagan commuters so far this morning
The highways appear to be in good working order throughout Kamloops and the Okanagan this…
Kamloops RCMP looking for owner of puppy recovered in stolen truck
An "adorable" puppy was seized by police in Kamloops and officers are wondering who the…
Charming Okanagan clocktower ticking again in small community
There’s a charming clock tower in Summerland that's been a fixture of the downtown for…
‘Grinch’ robbed South Okanagan legion of Remembrance Day donations
The Summerland Legion was burglarized Remembrance Day night. All of the money raised yesterday, Nov.…
Three former Canucks about to become Hall-of-Famers
Three former Vancouver Canucks are getting inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto,…
iN VIDEO: Slippery road leads to jackknifed semi on Coquihalla
A commercial vehicle was recorded wiping out on the Coquihalla Highway earlier this week. A…
Austria: 9 injured as hot air balloon crashes twice in Alps
KIRCHSCHLAG IN DER BUCKLIGEN WELT, Austria (AP) — A hot air balloon crashed twice Saturday…
Man allegedly spits on Victoria police officer during Remembrance Day ceremony disruption
A man in Victoria decided the local Remembrance Day ceremony would be a good time…
US Senate control may come down to Nevada as count nears end
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Control of the U.S. Senate may come down to Nevada, where…
Interior festivals getting cheques of up to $200K from province
Some of the most popular festivals in the Southern Interior – as well as many of…
Kamloops man caught driving two stolen vehicles in two weeks
A Kamloops man is in deeper trouble after police caught him driving another stolen vehicle…
Okanagan grader operator missing in Chute Lake Road area located
A maintenance worker needed to be airlifted to the hospital after going missing in the…
iN VIDEO: Fire at building under construction in Penticton
South Main Street in Penticton is closed to non-local traffic this morning while fire crews…
Power to some residents in Penticton should be back on soon
Many residents woke up without power in Penticton this morning, where the temperature is -6…
iN TRAFFIC: Okanagan, Kamloops drivers get brief reprieve
Drivers will notice winter weather in Kamloops and the Okanagan this morning but so far…
Rust Valley Restorers host suing mom over Shuswap Lake property
A star of Rust Valley Restorers is suing his mom over a property in the…
Police want to identify couple using stolen credit cards in Summerland
Credit cards left inside of a vehicle stolen out of Princeton were used in Summerland…