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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

Enrolment up at Pemberton Secondary School

Enrolment up at Pemberton Secondary School

The increase is attributed to a large cohort of elementary students moving through the education system
Whistler, Squamish gear store files for bankruptcy

Whistler, Squamish gear store files for bankruptcy

A staple of outdoor gear in Whistler and Squamish, Escape Route filed for bankruptcy this summer
Vail Resorts cutting workforce in newly revealed plan

Vail Resorts cutting workforce in newly revealed plan

It’s not clear whether the cuts will impact Whistler Blackcomb
Village of Pemberton mulling Sue Big Oil campaign

Village of Pemberton mulling Sue Big Oil campaign

Council agreed to invite a representative from West Coast Environmental Law in early September.
Invictus Games tickets now on sale

Invictus Games tickets now on sale

Headliners for the opening ceremony include Noah Kahan, Nelly Furtado and Roxane Bruneau
Whistler rallies around Dan DesBecquets

Whistler rallies around Dan DesBecquets

The longtime resident is battling a rare form of cancer, Burkitt-like lymphoma
E-bikers reduced big emissions in Whistler this summer

E-bikers reduced big emissions in Whistler this summer

Users of BCAA’s Evolve E-Bike Share program pedalled more than ever before this summer
Farmer’s Almanac brings cold news for Whistler

Farmer’s Almanac brings cold news for Whistler

If the predictions are right, Whistler is in for a cold, dry ski season
The goodness of mountain guides

The goodness of mountain guides

A recent guided ascent of Sky Pilot taught the benefit of hiring professionals
Slumber party on Whistler Mountain

Slumber party on Whistler Mountain

Ten lucky winners won a Helly Hansen contest to sleep and adventure on Whistler Mountain
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