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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.
Lower mainland suspects busted in Kelowna with $30K in stolen goods
Two suspects from the Lower Mainland were busted by Kelowna RCMP yesterday in van carrying…
Summerland brothers found guilty of mischief in dispute with mushroom-farming neighbour
Two brothers feuding with a mushroom farmer in Summerland have been found guilty of three…
Pickup stolen in Summerland while owner was sleeping in partially-attached trailer
A Summerland man was rudely awakened last weekend by a thief who stole the truck…
Public invited to Return to Ale-Catraz during Penticton Beer Week
Cannery Brewing will be showcasing its new lounge as part of Penticton Beer Week, which…
High stakes curling championship concluding in Penticton this weekend
Olympic-level curlers from around the world are in Penticton this weekend, competing for the top…
South Okanagan loses beloved business owner and firefighter following cancer battle
Things hadn’t changed for decades in Robert Somerville’s life and that was exactly how he…
COVID-19 incidence rates decline across Interior Health
The Interior Heath Authority has seen a decrease in COVID-19 rates compared to the previous…
La Niña’s typically cooler weather may not impact B.C. this winter: meteorologist
The globe will be experiencing its second La Niña weather event in as many years,…
Petition calls on school board to make busing more available from Peachland to Kelowna
Where should the line be drawn between students who live close enough to school to…
B.C. handing out stickers to legal cannabis stores as number of unlicenced retailers grows
The government is proud of how well British Columbia’s non-medical cannabis industry has been doing…
Rumours of serial offender in Vernon unfounded, RCMP say
Warnings of a serial offender in Vernon are unfounded, the RCMP said in response to…
Kelowna activist was preemptively arrested before protest planned in Ontario
A Kelowna animal rights activist was preemptively arrested before she could attend a protest in…
RCMP identify deceased in hopes of advancing Penticton suspicious death investigation
Police are looking for information about a suspicious death near Penticton yesterday. Penticton RCMP were…
Harlem Globetrotters will be slam dunking in Penticton
The laws of physics are always left behind when the Harlem Globetrotters come to town.…
Salmon Arm RCMP on hunt for lawn mower thieves
A trio of masked thieves stole $60,000 worth of lawnmowers in Salmon Arm earlier this…
Driver with loaded gun ticketed during conservation crackdown near Revelstoke
Hunters and fishers near Revelstoke spotted something on a forest service road over the long…
Body found in Kelowna home destroyed by fire
A body has been found in what was left of a Kelowna home following fire…
Suspect facing charges after Kelowna RCMP spot truck
Police in Kelowna found fentanyl and methamphetamine on a man who they arrested after spotting…
9 Okanagan restaurants make list of top 100 Canadian patios
Between the lakes, vineyards, mountains and hot summer weather – it’s no wonder nine of the…
Aroma-boosting winemaking gadget designed in Okanagan sold around the world
A Naramata inventor’s product is turning heads in the U.S. Dr. Dick Jones has found…
Hiking is cooler in the fall for anyone in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Cool autumn temperatures hit the sweet spot for hiking in Kamloops and the Okanagan. For…
One last day to walk the wooden boardwalk at Osoyoos Desert Centre
The boardwalk at the Osoyoos Desert Centre won’t be wooden for much longer. “If you’ve…
Effects of extremely hot summer in B.C. linger on Coquihalla Highway
Parts of the Coquihalla Highway are beginning to look like a lazy person’s couch. “This…
Kelowna home worth nearly $3 million up for grabs in Millionaire Lottery
A Kelowna home worth nearly $3 million is one of the grand prizes in this…