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Scott Tibballs

Scott Tibballs

Scott is a reporter with a passion for covering all levels of politics, having darkened the office doorsteps of mayors, ministers and more. Since 2014 he has covered local, provincial and federal elections across Victoria state, Queensland and British Columbia. He has a Master of Journalism from the University of Melbourne, and an undergraduate arts degree majoring in politics from La Trobe University.

An Australian by birth, Scott moved to Canada in 2018, became a citizen in 2023 and considers the mountains to be his home. In summer he’s attached to his mountain bike or finding his way uphill on foot, while in winter he’s a keen downhill skier.

Recent Work by Scott

‘Whismas’ fever comes to Whistler

‘Whismas’ fever comes to Whistler

The Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens May 17, as Whistler Blackcomb preps summer operations
Be prepared for changeable weather: Squamish SAR

Be prepared for changeable weather: Squamish SAR

The season has had a slow start but the local Search and Rescue team are ready jump into action.
Aurora lights up Squamish

Aurora lights up Squamish

The Northern Lights were in full display this weekend
‘On the public record’: Squamish council receive FortisBC letter

‘On the public record’: Squamish council receive FortisBC letter

The letter from a lead company associated with the Eagle Mountain-Woodfibre Natural Gas Project touches on accommodations and community safety
Squamish council says ‘hell yeah’ to giving up powers to approve parental leave

Squamish council says ‘hell yeah’ to giving up powers to approve parental leave

Council signed off on parental leave for one member, but want the province to change rules so elected officials can take parental leave without colleague approval
Bailey Street development in Squamish clears another hurdle

Bailey Street development in Squamish clears another hurdle

Squamish council gave second reading to rezoning for the ‘Village on Bailey’ proposed development on the edge of downtown Squamish, paving the way for a future public hearing.
Squamish police report another vehicle theft

Squamish police report another vehicle theft

Two were arrested on May 9 for the theft of a vehicle in Paradise Valley
'It was a nightmare': Family recounts traumatic Squamish incident

'It was a nightmare': Family recounts traumatic Squamish incident

A vehicle dragged a stroller with a baby inside it for blocks, while a grandmother faces a long recovery from head trauma.
Underused Housing Tax not right for tourism economies: Whistler realtor

Underused Housing Tax not right for tourism economies: Whistler realtor

Dave Brown testified before the federal finance committee to ask for an exemption for Whistler tourism accommodations in paying the federal UHT
Federal Budget 2024: Sea to Sky MP talks up housing

Federal Budget 2024: Sea to Sky MP talks up housing

A Q&A with MP Patrick Weiler
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