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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

Video: Topless protesters disrupt Whistler Film Festival

Video: Topless protesters disrupt Whistler Film Festival

An organizer for WFF said she wished the protesters would have used the film festival as an avenue for dialogue instead of disruption
Snowboarder rescued from snow-immersion event on Blackcomb Mountain

Snowboarder rescued from snow-immersion event on Blackcomb Mountain

While stoke is high, early season conditions mean skiers and boarders should exercise extra caution in and out of bounds
A sneak peek at Blackcomb’s conditions ahead of opening day 2024-25

A sneak peek at Blackcomb’s conditions ahead of opening day 2024-25

With waist-deep powder, opening day is shaping up to be one for the record books
Twin grizzly yearlings shot on Lil’wat reserve

Twin grizzly yearlings shot on Lil’wat reserve

The orphaned grizzlies were tracked by residents and a non-profit specialized in hazing them.
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
Garibaldi geothermal assessment project complete

Garibaldi geothermal assessment project complete

The second phase of a geothermal assessment project at Mount Meager and Mount Cayley is heating up interest in geothermal projects in the province.
Treasury Board president Anita Anand meets with Whistler businesses

Treasury Board president Anita Anand meets with Whistler businesses

Mayor Jack Crompton encourages dialogue between commercial landlords and tenants in light of recent local business closures
Anti-fracking protesters state their case at PNWER summit

Anti-fracking protesters state their case at PNWER summit

Frack Free BC Coalition set up outside The Fairmont, taking aim at the event’s sponsorship by oil and gas companies
Whistler plays host to Pacific NorthWest economic summit

Whistler plays host to Pacific NorthWest economic summit

The five-day event brings more than 500 leaders of states, provinces and territories alongside government officials and business leaders to discuss regional economies
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
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