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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

Photos: Whistler's 19th annual BioBlitz

Photos: Whistler's 19th annual BioBlitz

Presenters reached more than 600 students in Whistler
Northlands rezoning advances as local business owner urges swift action on staff housing

Northlands rezoning advances as local business owner urges swift action on staff housing

Supporter says Whistler can’t afford further delays as council agrees to public consultation this fall
B.C. tourism minister tours Whistler and Squamish

B.C. tourism minister tours Whistler and Squamish

Minister Spencer Chandra Herbert visits key sites, hears from local leaders on housing, international trends and tourism’s impact on residents
Whistler students award Zero Ceiling $5K through youth philanthropy pilot

Whistler students award Zero Ceiling $5K through youth philanthropy pilot

New school initiative helps teens build skills—and community ties—through real-world giving
Whistler council approves Lot 3 development permit—without confirmed funding

Whistler council approves Lot 3 development permit—without confirmed funding

Despite a $7.2M shortfall, council allows Cheakamus Crossing employee housing project to move ahead with site work
Whistler and Sea to Sky get set for Helly Hansen’s Open Mountain Month 2025

Whistler and Sea to Sky get set for Helly Hansen’s Open Mountain Month 2025

From summit sleepovers to scavenger hunts, the technical outdoor brand is bringing a mountain of events to the region this summer
Coworking Whistler launches economic sentiment survey

Coworking Whistler launches economic sentiment survey

Survey aims to spark local collaboration amid global instability and uncertain ski industry trends
Vail Resorts posts strong Q3 profit but trims full-year forecast

Vail Resorts posts strong Q3 profit but trims full-year forecast

Fewer North American skiers this spring, but Epic Pass sales and spending per guest keep revenue steady
Zero Ceiling launches summer programming to support youth

Zero Ceiling launches summer programming to support youth

Donation matching campaign aims to raise $30,000 as Whistler-based non-profit expands outdoor and housing programs
Fourth annual Hike for Health on the horizon

Fourth annual Hike for Health on the horizon

The Father’s Day event raises valuable funds for Whistler Health Care Centre
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