Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
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.
iN TRAFFIC: Temperatures remain below freezing in the Interior
It's going to be another cold day in Kamloops and the Okanagan. A special weather…
TRENDING NOW: Hunter’s deer encounter takes a wild turn
A hunter appears to have changed his mind about shooting a doe after the wild…
Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructed
OTTAWA – The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable…
Reactions following the death of longtime Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion
Hazel McCallion, a political firebrand who served 36 years as mayor of Mississauga, Ont., died…
Kelowna RCMP ready to recommend rehab when crack and fentanyl get decriminalized on Tuesday
Kelowna RCMP officers will be suggesting rehab instead of pressing charges when they catch people…
Stolen licence plate leads to drug trafficking charges for Vernon man
Mounties in B.C.'s Interior say a Vernon man has been charged for drug trafficking after…
RCMP looking for 89-year-old Penticton woman who never arrived at her friend’s
The Penticton RCMP is reaching out to the public to help locate a missing 89-year-old…
Vancouver Island residents armed with garden tools detain break-in suspect
A group of Nanaimo residents armed themselves with garden tools to corner a suspected burglar…
Penticton police looking for elderly couple who witnessed an assault
Penticton police are appealing to the public — and two people in particular — who…
iN TRAFFIC: Prepare for snowfall in the Interior
Travellers can expect snowfall in Kamloops and the Okanagan today, Feb. 1. Two to four…
iN TRAFFIC: Lots of snow and slush on Interior highways today
DriveB.C. is telling drivers to expect delays on Highway 1 near Cache Creek, where a…
Sick pitbull abandoned in northern B.C. with note on collar
A dog was found tied up in front of a building in Prince George with…
Vernon senior suing for fall in West Kelowna McDonald’s parking lot
A Vernon retiree, who claims to have slipped and fallen in the parking lot of…
iN TRAFFIC: Snowfall warning tonight for the Coquihalla
About 15 centimetres of snow is expected on the Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt tonight.…
Three of Canada’s top 100 most romantic eateries in Okanagan
For those feeling enthusiastic about Valentine’s Day approaching, it might be handy to know three…
The police are after a Kamloops man and he may not even know it
Kamloops RCMP officers are on the lookout for a middle-aged man who is wanted on…
iN TRAFFIC: Temperatures are getting warmer in Kamloops and the Okanagan
There are a few things for travellers in the Interior to keep in mind today,…
TRENDING NOW: 30-year-old Bobi declared the oldest dog of all time
The Guinness World Records has declared that a dog currently living in Portugal is the…
Milwaukee man given 16 years for shooting at kids throwing snowballs
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man convicted of shooting at a group of children…
Eyes on the sky as Chinese balloon shot down over Atlantic
Eyes were locked on the skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon passed over…
Students petitioning for cheaper parking at UBCO’s Kelowna campus
For students who rely on private transportation at UBCO in Kelowna, they’re paying an extra…
B.C. man arrested after homophobic tirade went viral
A Chilliwack man has surrendered to police after he tormented a gay couple in Vancouver.…
iN PHOTOS: Parade marches through Vernon’s winter wonderland
Community spirit was strong in Vernon this afternoon during the 62nd annual Winter Carnival Parade.…
iN TRAFFIC: It’s a foggy morning in the Interior
Drivers may want to pay extra attention while travelling through Kamloops or the Okanagan this…