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.
Home invaders assaulted people who were not involved with Abbotsford grow-op
Two victims of a home invasions in B.C. had nothing to do with the marijuana grow-op on site. They suffered minor injuries after a group of men dressed in dark clothing entered their residence before displaying a firearm and assaulting…
Afroman is returning to the Okanagan
American rapper Afroman has booked a show in Kelowna, marking his second Okanagan performance in under a year. Anybody who was tuned into pop culture in the year 2000 is probably familiar with his hit single Because I Got High.…
Province cracks down on Indigenous pot shop in South Okanagan
The authorities took action against an unlicensed pot shop in the South Okanagan this morning. The Pot Doctor, which sells cannabis from a shop on Highway 97 north of Oliver, had a visit from members of the Ministry of Public…
Thompson-Okanagan pot growers optimistic about this year’s outdoor harvest
B.C.’s outdoor cannabis growing season is reaping the rewards of our amazing, sunny autumn. Temperatures in Kamloops and the Okanagan are forecasted to reach into the 20s for another week, with overnight temperatures remaining above the frost level – so the…
Farm-to-gate cannabis sales approved in B.C.
B.C. cannabis farmers will soon be able to cut out the middleman without breaking the law. The province is bringing a “producer retail store licence” into effect on Nov. 30 to allow growers to sell non-medical marijuana from a store…
American rapper Afroman making appearance at Vernon nightclub
Afroman’s Canadian Cannabis Tour will include a stop in the Okanagan. Joseph Edgar Foreman, better known by his stage name Afroman, is an American stoner rapper who rose to fame in 2000 with his hit song Because I Got High.…
Wine in reusable growlers? An Okanagan winery is making it happen
Wine will be joining cider and beer as one of the adult beverages that can be sipped out of growlers as a Kelowna winery plans to provide the service. Niche Wine Company, which calls itself a small-batch winery, said in…
At least three joints are hosting cannabis-laced comedy in Kamloops and Kelowna
For anybody who enjoys indulging in comedy and cannabis at the same time, some funny events have been planned to celebrate 4-20 in Kamloops and the Okanagan. In Kelowna tomorrow, April 16, Comedy Kelowna will be hosting Comic Go Green…
Kamloops realtor sued for allegedly failing to disclose home used to be grow-op
A Kamloops realtor and former owners of a Heffley Creek property are being sued for allegedly failing to disclose a house was formerly a cannabis grow op. Todd and Robyn Oishi moved into their new home on River Heights Drive…
Why does cannabis smell skunky? A UBC researcher wants to find out
A researcher at the University of British Columbia wants to unravel the mysteries behind the skunky smell of cannabis. It’s one of many knowledge gaps that should be addressed while the recreational cannabis industry is still developing, and Davi de…
Craft cannabis enthusiasts rolling up to Kelowna for 4-20 summit
A resort in Kelowna will be the joint that hosts the 2022 B.C. Cannabis Summit. The event is a three-day policy conference and trade show at the Eldorado Resort that begins on April 20, according to a press release from…
Osoyoos cannabis producer gets green light to build magic mushroom facility
A company that produces and studies cannabis in Osoyoos has received permission to go deeper down the rabbit hole. Way2Grow Biopharma Corp. recently got the go-ahead from Health Canada to build a psilocybin production facility. The building will be on…
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 since it was legalized in 2018. The value of the cannabis sector has quadrupled, according to a Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General media release…
No new pot shops in Okanagan Falls because ‘everybody wants to try it’
Until the dangers of marijuana are explored further, regional politicians don't want to see any new pot shops Okanagan Falls. “If people come in and say in Area D, 'we want to apply for a license' they can be told…
The best time to harvest outdoor cannabis in the Okanagan depends on the strain
With the end of the third legal growing season in Canada, it’s high time for cannabis farmers of the Okanagan to harvest their crops. The optimum time for local growers to plant marijuana outdoors depends on which part of the…