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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

Whistler Community Foundation gala raises big funds for local charities

Whistler Community Foundation gala raises big funds for local charities

More than $100K was raised at the foundation's Glow Gala Nov. 29
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
Pemberton council eyes new accessibility plan

Pemberton council eyes new accessibility plan

Council briefs: Revised parking and traffic bylaw gets first readings
Tales from the trail: Whistler seniors build new hiking route

Tales from the trail: Whistler seniors build new hiking route

Named the East Green Trail, the builders envision the path eventually connecting over Nairn Falls
SLRD board re-elects Jen Ford as chair

SLRD board re-elects Jen Ford as chair

Area C director Russell Mack re-elected as vice-chair
Two Whistlerites honoured by CASI

Two Whistlerites honoured by CASI

Greg Daniells and Yukiko Kawada to be inducted into the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors Hall of Fame
Whistler Blackcomb opening Harmony and Crystal Zones

Whistler Blackcomb opening Harmony and Crystal Zones

Harmony will open Wednesday, Nov 27, and Crystal starts up Nov. 28
Whistler RCMP hosting food and toy drive

Whistler RCMP hosting food and toy drive

Head to Fresh Street Market Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to donate toys, non-perishable food and money for the Whistler Community Services Society
SLRD leasing Seton firehall to Tsal’alh Fire Department

SLRD leasing Seton firehall to Tsal’alh Fire Department

The move is unwelcome news to the current tenants, Seton Valley Volunteer Firefighter Society
SLRD receives funding for disaster monitoring at Mount Meager

SLRD receives funding for disaster monitoring at Mount Meager

The funds will provide a network of technology to track impending natural disasters
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