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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.
iN TRAFFIC: Slippery roads and a chance of flurries
Travellers can expect more snowy highways in the Interior today. Highway 1 has a few issues…
Driver seriously injured in crash on Highway 6 near Vernon
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to three separate vehicle collisions this morning after an overnight…
iN TRAFFIC: Slippery roads aplenty in the Interior today
There are a few things to mind on the Interior highways today, Dec. 14. Highway…
Kamloops RCMP call in backup to find suspects who crashed stolen vehicle
Two people were arrested after they crashed a stolen car in Kamloops. The vehicle had…
iN TRAFFIC: Watch for slippery roads as cold continues
Interior highways have some slippery spots today, Dec. 15. DriveB.C. is reporting that Highway 1…
CP Holiday Train arrives in Shuswap tonight, Kamloops tomorrow
The CP Holiday Train will be rolling through Kamloops and the Shuswap for the first…
iN TRAFFIC: Be careful driving through slippery sections today
Drivers can expect slippery roads on the Interior highways today. DriveB.C. is reporting Highway 1…
Coquihalla Highway returns to four-lane traffic after catastrophic flooding
Drivers using the Coquihalla Highway are no longer getting bottlenecked down to one lane where…
Highway 97 will be closed for an hour today between Peachland and Summerland
Highway 97 will be closed between Summerland and Peachland from 1 to 2 p.m. this…
5 to 10 cm of snow is ruining a lot of peoples’ day in the Lower Mainland
It’s never a good day to drive in the Lower Mainland, especially after a few…
Vehicle incident closes Coquihalla south of Merritt
The Coquihalla is closed south of Merritt due to a vehicle incident. DriveB.C. is reporting…
iN TRAFFIC: Winter storm warning in effect for the Coquihalla
It looks like driving conditions in the Interior are going to be dicey today, Dec.…
iN TRAFFIC: Extreme cold warning for most of Southern Interior
Dec. 21 is going to be another cold day for anyone in Kamloops or the…
Ebus adding route between Kamloops and Prince George in new year
There'll be a new bus service connecting Kamloops to Prince George in the new year.…
iN TRAFFIC: Brace for another extremely cold day in the Interior
Environment Canada is warning many British Columbians of another bitterly cold day. Extreme cold warnings…
iN TRAFFIC: Coquihalla has reopened between Hope and Merritt, snowfall warnings are in effect throughout B.C.
The Coquihalla has been cleared and reopened between Merritt and Hope after multiple vehicle incidents.…
Penticton’s lake-to-lake cycling path to stay the course
Penticton’s lake-to-lake bike route looks like it will be making it to the finish line…
iN TRAFFIC: British Columbians are getting winter storms for Christmas
Winter storm warnings still in effect for much of Southern B.C. and travel is not…
iN TRAFFIC: Fog advisory for the Coquihalla and Interior has been lifted
Fog advisories have been lifted in the Interior this morning, Dec. 29. They were in…
iN TRAFFIC: Snowy morning but no issues on Interior highways
Many Interior highways are covered in snow today but there are no major issues so…
UPDATE: Highway 97 reopens near Kelowna airport
RCMP are asking drivers to be patient if they're driving between Kelowna and Lake Country…
Impaired drivers can expect extra attention from the Kelowna RCMP tonight
It’s especially risky to drive drunk in the Okanagan tonight because it’s New Years Eve…
iN TRAFFIC: Snowfall warning for the Coquihalla
There was a snowfall warning in effect for the Coquihalla earlier today, Dec. 31. “The…
iN TRAFFIC: Quiet morning for travellers in the Interior
There don’t appear to be any major issues on the roads in the Interior to…