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.
Illegal cannabis extraction lab discovered during West Kelowna wildfire evacuations
While evacuating homes as the Mt. Law wildfire threatened this past weekend, a conservation officer stumbled on an alleged drug lab. “This was an all hands on deck situation, and a B.C. conservation officer was assisting us in evacuating people…
Politicians trying to nip new Okanagan Falls pot shops in the bud
Regional directors in the South Okanagan are trying to figure out how to prevent any more retail cannabis outlets from opening in Okanagan Falls. A moratorium was proposed for cannabis stores in Area D of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen,…
The best time to harvest outdoor cannabis in the Okanagan depends on the strain
With the end of the third legal growing season in Canada, it’s high time for cannabis farmers of the Okanagan to harvest their crops. The optimum time for local growers to plant marijuana outdoors depends on which part of the…
No new pot shops in Okanagan Falls because ‘everybody wants to try it’
Until the dangers of marijuana are explored further, regional politicians don't want to see any new pot shops Okanagan Falls. “If people come in and say in Area D, 'we want to apply for a license' they can be told…
B.C. handing out stickers to legal cannabis stores as number of unlicenced retailers grows
The government is proud of how well British Columbia’s non-medical cannabis industry has been doing since it was legalized in 2018. The value of the cannabis sector has quadrupled, according to a Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General media release…
Osoyoos cannabis producer gets green light to build magic mushroom facility
A company that produces and studies cannabis in Osoyoos has received permission to go deeper down the rabbit hole. Way2Grow Biopharma Corp. recently got the go-ahead from Health Canada to build a psilocybin production facility. The building will be on…
Craft cannabis enthusiasts rolling up to Kelowna for 4-20 summit
A resort in Kelowna will be the joint that hosts the 2022 B.C. Cannabis Summit. The event is a three-day policy conference and trade show at the Eldorado Resort that begins on April 20, according to a press release from…
Why does cannabis smell skunky? A UBC researcher wants to find out
A researcher at the University of British Columbia wants to unravel the mysteries behind the skunky smell of cannabis. It’s one of many knowledge gaps that should be addressed while the recreational cannabis industry is still developing, and Davi de…
Kamloops realtor sued for allegedly failing to disclose home used to be grow-op
A Kamloops realtor and former owners of a Heffley Creek property are being sued for allegedly failing to disclose a house was formerly a cannabis grow op. Todd and Robyn Oishi moved into their new home on River Heights Drive…
At least three joints are hosting cannabis-laced comedy in Kamloops and Kelowna
For anybody who enjoys indulging in comedy and cannabis at the same time, some funny events have been planned to celebrate 4-20 in Kamloops and the Okanagan. In Kelowna tomorrow, April 16, Comedy Kelowna will be hosting Comic Go Green…
Wine in reusable growlers? An Okanagan winery is making it happen
Wine will be joining cider and beer as one of the adult beverages that can be sipped out of growlers as a Kelowna winery plans to provide the service. Niche Wine Company, which calls itself a small-batch winery, said in…
American rapper Afroman making appearance at Vernon nightclub
Afroman’s Canadian Cannabis Tour will include a stop in the Okanagan. Joseph Edgar Foreman, better known by his stage name Afroman, is an American stoner rapper who rose to fame in 2000 with his hit song Because I Got High.…
Farm-to-gate cannabis sales approved in B.C.
B.C. cannabis farmers will soon be able to cut out the middleman without breaking the law. The province is bringing a “producer retail store licence” into effect on Nov. 30 to allow growers to sell non-medical marijuana from a store…
Thompson-Okanagan pot growers optimistic about this year’s outdoor harvest
B.C.’s outdoor cannabis growing season is reaping the rewards of our amazing, sunny autumn. Temperatures in Kamloops and the Okanagan are forecasted to reach into the 20s for another week, with overnight temperatures remaining above the frost level – so the…
Province cracks down on Indigenous pot shop in South Okanagan
The authorities took action against an unlicensed pot shop in the South Okanagan this morning. The Pot Doctor, which sells cannabis from a shop on Highway 97 north of Oliver, had a visit from members of the Ministry of Public…