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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

Everything, for everyone, everywhere: Whistler marks 50 years with blowout summer bash

Everything, for everyone, everywhere: Whistler marks 50 years with blowout summer bash

From retro dance parties to star-gazing socials, the RMOW's four-day 50th anniversary celebration promises something for every age and interest—plus a few surprises still under wraps
Swimmer’s itch outbreak at Alta Lake raises concerns over broken showers

Swimmer’s itch outbreak at Alta Lake raises concerns over broken showers

A Whistler family says inadequate signage and non-functioning showers at Rainbow Park led to painful rashes after a summer swim. The RMOW says repairs are now complete
Whistler transit fare changes discussed amid rising costs

Whistler transit fare changes discussed amid rising costs

All but one member of council supports staff recommendation to raise fares and phase out select pass types
Fundraiser launched for family of man swept away in Cheakamus River on Canada Day

Fundraiser launched for family of man swept away in Cheakamus River on Canada Day

Search continues for Illya Rechytskyy, 65, who was visiting Whistler from Israel
Family and volunteers continue search for man swept away in Cheakamus River

Family and volunteers continue search for man swept away in Cheakamus River

Drone operators, police and SAR aid in Whistler-area effort
Young brothers raise $145.50 for Whistler Food Bank with lemonade stand

Young brothers raise $145.50 for Whistler Food Bank with lemonade stand

'It was nice to feel helpful to the community,’ says eight-year-old Blake Zimcik
‘A buzz-cut job’: Whistler municipality investigates illegal tree cutting

‘A buzz-cut job’: Whistler municipality investigates illegal tree cutting

Under the cover of night, someone cut the tops off spruce trees near Buckhorn Drive along the Valley Trail. The trees are connected to a conservation area
Whistler to host B.C.’s first ASL-immersive family camp

Whistler to host B.C.’s first ASL-immersive family camp

The Family Deaf Camp brings 173 participants together in Whistler for an ASL-immersive experience celebrating Deaf culture and community.
Search continues for missing person Illya Rechytskyy

Search continues for missing person Illya Rechytskyy

Illya Rechytskyy was last seen July 1, at 5 p.m. near the Cheakamus River Bridge, police said.
Cost-comparison concerns surface over Cheakamus Crossing Lot 3

Cost-comparison concerns surface over Cheakamus Crossing Lot 3

Whistler Development Corporation raises issue with RMOW’s cost reporting method, saying staff’s 40-per-cent increase figure isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison
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