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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.
Independent grocers in Penticton worry new bike lane will obstruct their busy parking lot
As Penticton’s Lake-to-Lake bike route nears construction on its final phase, the owners of a…
Miami Beach sets spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew beginning Sunday night during…
City of Prince George releases handy pothole diagram
It’s not yet warm enough to fill in the potholes that emerged over the wintertime…
Salmon Arm RCMP investigating after photo of assault suspect went viral on Facebook
Two women were taken to the Shuswap Lakes General Hospital by ambulance after they were…
Provincial crib tournament happening this weekend at Summerland Legion
Cribbage-playing Legion members from around B.C. are in Summerland this weekend for an annual tournament…
Man hospitalized after he was allegedly assaulted on a bus in Kelowna
The Kelowna RCMP is investigating after a man was allegedly teased on a bus and…
Stolen car goes up in flames after police deploy spike belt in Abbotsford
Police in Abbotsford captured the driver of a stolen car but there was some collateral…
Class action launched on behalf of British Columbians who bought loot boxes in EA video games
Electronic Arts Inc. may have committed deceptive acts or practices by selling loot boxes to…
Flying Fools stunt divers coming to Penticton’s Peachfest
Daredevil performers are returning to Penticton this summer to dive from heights up to 25…
Conditions are favourable for northern lights in Okanagan, Kamloops this week
Sky gazers and photographers from Kamloops and the Okanagan may be treated to a few…
Splatsin Nation signs historic agreement for more child and family services autonomy
The Splatsin First Nation has been given more autonomy from the federal and provincial governments…
RCMP ask for vigilance as catalytic converter thefts jump in Central Okanagan
Almost 80 drivers in the Central Okanagan have had their catalytic converters stolen so far…
Another planetary conjunction about to line up above Kamloops, Okanagan
Jupiter and Mercury will appear close together in the night sky from Kamloops and the…
Home damaged after grass fire in West Kelowna
A grass fire in West Kelowna has prompted the local fire department to remind the…
Pennsylvania chocolate factory explodes; 5 dead, 6 missing
WEST READING, Pa. (AP) — An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday…
Montreal artist won’t change puppet that community groups say looks like blackface
MONTREAL – A theatre performance for children featuring a puppet that has been described as…
Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study
OTTAWA – Frederick Lea Hardy died fighting for Canada near Vimy Ridge in the First…
TRENDING NOW: Passenger realizes airplane is being held together by duct tape
A man flying on an airplane had no choice but to trust in the safety…
Outdoor farmers’ markets starting next weekend in Kelowna and Vernon
The Kelowna Farmer’s and Crafters’ Market is just about ready to move outdoors for the…
Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans on Saturday to station tactical nuclear…
Daylight savings dispute leaves Lebanon with two time zones
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese government’s last-minute decision to delay the start of daylight savings…
Drug overdoses at the Oliver prison compared to rest of B.C.
There were 22 reported drug overdoses at the Oliver Correctional Centre between 2018 and 2022…
iN PHOTOS: Northern Lights dance through a cloudy southern Interior sky
The aurora forecast didn't disappoint for photographers in Kamloops and the Okanagan last night despite…
Military under fire as thousands of troops face lost cost-of-living allowance
OTTAWA – The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands…