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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.
Crews quickly get a handle on Penticton wildfire
A small, but highly visible wildfire above Skaha Lake in Penticton was quickly dealt with…
UPDATE: Expect smoky skies in the Okanagan, Shuswap, Thompson regions
Wildfire smoke will be impacting air quality in the Thompson, Shuswap, Nicola and Okanagan regions…
TRENDING NOW: Cat tunes into Judge Judy
Reruns of Judge Judy are still getting the full and undivided attention of fans from…
Folk artist WiL performing in Kelowna and South Okanagan
Three non-commercial venues in the Okanagan will be hosting WiL concerts this week. “He’s an…
Pride flag taken from church in Summerland
The Summerland United Church was hanging a Pride flag near its front doors but now…
Hong Kong police offer rewards for arrests of 8 overseas pro-democracy activists
Hong Kong police on Monday accused eight self-exiled pro-democracy activists of violating the territory's harsh…
TRENDING NOW: Daring man tries to jump from fifth storey balcony onto tree
Leaping from the top floor of an apartment complex onto a tree looked like a…
Lotto ticket purchased in Lower Mainland won half of a $5 million jackpot
Somebody in Richmond purchased a Lotto 6/49 ticket that was one of two to win…
France has a 5th night of rioting over teen’s killing by police amid signs of subsiding violence
PARIS (AP) — Young rioters in France clashed with police into early Sunday and targeted…
B.C. Wildfire appreciates how many people used app to report Knox Mountain wildfire
The Knox Mountain wildfire is now under control after burning 6.5 hectares. B.C. Wildfire Service…
TRENDING NOW: Taylor Swift fan can’t show face on TV because she called in sick
A Taylor Swift fan was willing to speak with a news reporter on camera, but…
Man stabbed in Kelowna this morning
A man was found with stab wounds in Kelowna this morning. Officers received a report…
Crews responding to wildfire on Knox Mountain in Kelowna
A wildfire is burning on Knox Mountain in Kelowna. Ground crews with B.C. Wildfire are…
B.C. brewery forced to remove children’s play area
Kids are allowed in B.C. breweries but play areas are not. Without realizing it would…
Macron scraps trip amid rioting across France, as loved ones bury teen slain by police
President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday scrapped an official trip to Germany after a fourth straight…
Ukrainian refugees find new lives as coffee shop owners in Summerland
Running a cafe in Summerland is a nice change of pace for a Ukrainian refugee…
Bodies of Lower Mainland men recovered from Merritt area lake
The bodies of two Lower Mainland anglers were recovered from Stump Lake along Highway 5A…
iN PHOTOS: Kelowna’s KF Aerospace acquires historic Canadian fighter jet
The KF Aerospace has added a Canadian-built fighter jet to its Centre for Excellence museum…
UPDATE: Vancouver Canucks pick Kamloops native in NHL entry draft
A defenceman from Kamloops is now a Vancouver Canuck. Kamloops native Sawyer Mynio was chosen…
‘Unresponsive’ dog found in hot Kelowna car earns $100 fine, broken window
When a Kelowna RCMP came upon an unresponsive dog in a hot car, he smashed…
Fireworks suspected as cause of blaze that destroyed Vernon home
Fireworks are believed to have started a structure fire in Vernon this morning. Firefighters were…
KIJHL hopes to rise in ranks to junior A
Hockey fans can expect more B.C.-grown talent to stick around if the Kootenay International Junior…
Lavington homeowners wonder why a drone was visiting at 4 a.m.
A Lavington couple can’t think of any comforting reasons as to why a drone would…
Fatal crash dirt bike crash on Kelowna forest service road
A 30-year-old man riding a dirt bike didn't survive a collision with a pickup truck…