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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.
After backlash from Central Okanagan parents, province will continue to fund centre for disabled children
The light won’t be going out any time soon at Starbright Children’s Development Centre Association…
TRENDING NOW: Big brown bear plays ball with person
It’s disarming to see a ferocious-looking bear bounce a ball back and forth with a…
Balloon bickering over Biden’s actions, China’s intentions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Sunday accused China of deliberately surveilling sensitive U.S. military…
45-year-old Albertan dies after shootout with police at home
A 45-year-old Alberta man was found dead after being shot at by police. The Cold…
Game forfeited and coach suspended after ineligible player dressed for Sicamous Eagles
The Sicamous Eagles outscored their opponents 6-2 during their Jan. 20 home game, but the…
Senior who went missing in Penticton last week found dead
The 89-year-old Penticton woman who went missing last week has been found dead. Doreen Abbott…
B.C. city is making it a ticketable offence to do drugs in public
Possession of small amounts of illegal drugs may have been decriminalized in B.C. but anybody…
iN TRAFFIC: Be prepared for black ice and compact snow in Southern B.C.
Black ice is among the hazards on the Interior highways this morning, Feb. 8. DriveB.C.…
Free Trews concert coming to Sun Peaks next month
The Trews are headlining an Indigenous festival at Sun Peaks next month. The Canadian rock…
Car thief hops train in attempt to escape from Salmon Arm RCMP
A suspected car thief was nabbed in Salmon Arm after hopping on a moving train…
Song of the Year Grammy winner is playing Penticton this year
This year's Grammy award winning song of the year performing will be playing live in…
Landslide closes Trans-Canada Highway near Chase
The Trans-Canada Highway is closed near Chase in the Shuswap. AIM Roads, the region's highway…
Half price adoption fees this month at B.C. SPCA
The B.C. SPCA has taken a bite out of the cost of a new pet.…
Impaired woman steals vehicle left running outside Kamloops store
A Kamloops woman was allegedly impaired when she was pulled over in a stolen vehicle…
Employer-paid sick days will not be rising from five to 15 in B.C.
The provincial government is under pressure to triple the number of employer-paid sick days from…
iN TRAFFIC: Snowfall warning in effect for the Coquihalla
Drivers travelling on the Coquihalla Highway this morning can expect 15 to 25 centimetres of…
Kootenay man fined $15,000 for killing grizzly cub and sow
A man who shot and killed a grizzly bear sow and cub in the East…
Billboard in West Kelowna stirring controversy
A new billboard in West Kelowna wants to prevent kids from learning too much about…
iN VIDEO: Trucker’s emergency maneuver prevents collision near Vernon
A commercial truck driver is being commended for their reaction to a dangerous driving situation…
Coolant leak at Russian spacecraft, station crew safe
MOSCOW (AP) — An uncrewed Russian supply ship docked at the International Space Station has…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon Winter Carnival kicked off the weekend with fireworks
An impressive fireworks display lit up the sky above Vernon last night. The show was…
Unidentified object violated Canadian airspace and Trudeau ordered it to be shot down
NORAD shot down an unidentified object that was flying over the Yukon under the orders…
Indy filmmakers focusing on Falkland for upcoming documentary
Falkland, British Columbia was chosen as the starting point for Kaizen Paradigm – a production company…
4 charged over taped beating of teen who later took own life in New Jersey
BAYVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Four students have been charged after a recorded attack against a…