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Liz McDonald

Liz McDonald

Liz comes from Thamesford in southwestern Ontario, where she grew up surrounded by cornfields and creeks, fostering an early love for the outdoors (there was little else to explore in her one-stop-light town).

Her passion for reading, photography, performance and people led her to stumble into journalism as a career, which may have also been influenced by her parents' nightly watching of local TV news and morning radio listening.

Liz had a brief stint in theatre before she studied broadcast journalism at Fanshawe College in London, Ont., and then got a double major in history and political science at Western University.

Then, by a twist of fate, her passion for a sport called slacklining led her to a master's degree in journalism at the University of British Columbia.

After finishing (for now) her long career in academia, Liz went on to report with Sun Peaks Independent News. Her love for skiing, slacklining and reporting brought her back to the Sea to Sky and to the team at Pique Newsmagazine.

When she’s not working, she spends her days reading, exploring the outdoors and connecting with her community.

Recent Work by Liz

Opinion: In defence of dangerous deeds

Opinion: In defence of dangerous deeds

'Thanks, danger'
Umo transit app rides into Whistler and Pemberton

Umo transit app rides into Whistler and Pemberton

While a digital payment method rolls out this week, BC Transit will still accept cash payments and bus tickets
Sea to Sky car crash survivor tells her story

Sea to Sky car crash survivor tells her story

After a harrowing near-death experience, Jehan Jiwa has a message for drivers
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation gives $320K to local non-profits

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation gives $320K to local non-profits

The biggest donation is for Whistler community Services Society, which was awarded $60,000 for mental health and food security programs.
Adaptive chairlift prototype showcased at Whistler Blackcomb

Adaptive chairlift prototype showcased at Whistler Blackcomb

‘I really think the time for people to ski and do all the sports they want independently is now’
Banking on BlueShore Whistler for 40 years

Banking on BlueShore Whistler for 40 years

Whistler's first permanent financial institution has stood the test of time
Whistler Health Care Foundation announces funding for Sea to Sky non-profits

Whistler Health Care Foundation announces funding for Sea to Sky non-profits

More than a dozen local organizations and projects will benefit
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