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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.
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Work on Trans-Canada widening north of Salmon Arm begins this fall
A section of the Trans-Canada Highway in the Shuswap will be be widened beginning this…
Sparks ignite grass fires along Highway 97 in West Kelowna
Three more small fires were started along Highway 97 in West Kelowna today. Members of…
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Police watchdog investigating motorcycle crash with parked cop car in Kamloops
A motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a collision with a parked police car in…
Cranbrook RCMP officers save three-legged dog from wildfire evacuated community
After a wildfire near Cranbrook forced an emergency evacuation a three-legged dog was left behind…
Kootenay RCMP call traffic chaos at Shambhala Music Festival frightening
Highway 3 was repeatedly congested near Salmo last week as a large influx of festival…
RCMP officer saves chicken from mean teens in Coquitlam
A chicken was enduring kicks and strikes from three teens before a Coquitlam RCMP officer…
Peachlander introduces tiny pod of orcas to Okanagan Lake
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Suspected arsonist torches loader at Kamloops construction site
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Ukraine moves official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25, denouncing Russian-imposed traditions
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Children subject of Amber Alert have been located safely
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State of emergency and evacuation order in Osoyoos because of Washington fire
A state of emergency has been declared in the Town of Osoyoos as the Eagle…
Firefighter killed while battling Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.
A firefighter has been killed in northeastern British Columbia, marking the second such fatality in…
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Canada Goose launches second-hand, trade-in program in Canada
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