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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.
For transgender kids, a frantic rush for treatment amid bans throughout the US
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Players from Kamloops, Penticton and Kelowna expected to go in NHL draft this year
Some of the top-ranked hockey players from Kamloops and the Okanagan got the scouts’ attention…
Drug suspect takes off with sheriff’s meth after sting fails
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A suspected drug trafficker is on the run with nearly 60…
14-year-old girl from West Kelowna found safe
The Kelowna RCMP have reported that a missing 14-year-old from West Kelowna has been located…
Canada suspends Sudan consular services as diplomats evacuated
OTTAWA – Canada suspended consular services in Sudan on Sunday amid reports of allied countries…
Trespasser leaves Kamloops home in handcuffs
A man was thanked by the Kamloops RCMP for striking an unwanted visitor just one…
Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A legal dispute in Montana could drastically curb the government's use…
Public sculptures in Penticton are about to be removed
The public sculptures that decorated downtown Penticton for the past year are getting ready to…
TRENDING NOW: Man dressed as clock tower encounters barrier while running in London marathon
Making it to the finish line of any marathon is challenging enough without wearing a…
Injured Okanagan Lake camper rescued by boat
Two women were picked up from the east shore of Okanagan Lake this morning after…
iN VIDEO: Remembering Burger Baron: Documentary on bizarre chain set to premiere
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Calgary man who eluded capture in Vernon was busted in Revelstoke
An alleged thief was able to get away from police last week in Vernon, but…
UPDATE: Pilot walks away from ultra-light plane crash in Salmon Arm
The pilot of an ultra-light plane that crashed in Salmon Arm while taking off from…
Police catch suspects in van stolen from Kelowna daycare
A man and a woman were arrested after they were spotted operating a van that…
Landslide dusts up traffic on Highway 97 in South Okanagan
Drivers can expect delays along Highway 97 after a landslide near Summerland. Both directions of…
TRENDING NOW: Ducks crash through ice to make a pool
Five ducks were out for a waddle when suddenly they were taking a swim. While…
Life-size sculpture of euthanized walrus unveiled in Norway
HELSINKI (AP) — A walrus that became a global celebrity last year after it was…
High-risk sex offender did not return to Vancouver halfway house
Vancouver police are warning the public about a 56-year-old man with a high risk of…
‘If we don’t understand, we can’t really change’: Studying Saskatchewan mass killer
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Baby found dead in Victoria parking lot died of natural causes: police
VICTORIA – Police in Victoria say an autopsy of a baby found dead in a…
Stars of Kamloops Blazers and Penticton Vees leading their leagues in playoff points
While the third round of the playoffs underway for both the WHL and BCHL, players…
TikTokers making six-figure incomes via app worried about potential ban
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