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Scott Tibballs

Scott Tibballs

Scott is a reporter with a passion for covering all levels of politics, having darkened the office doorsteps of mayors, ministers and more. Since 2014 he has covered local, provincial and federal elections across Victoria state, Queensland and British Columbia. He has a Master of Journalism from the University of Melbourne, and an undergraduate arts degree majoring in politics from La Trobe University.

An Australian by birth, Scott moved to Canada in 2018, became a citizen in 2023 and considers the mountains to be his home. In summer he’s attached to his mountain bike or finding his way uphill on foot, while in winter he’s a keen downhill skier.

Recent Work by Scott

Opinion: Rules for the red carpet

Opinion: Rules for the red carpet

'Don’t be afraid to have expectations around visitors, Canada'
Whistler hotel worker jailed for two years for sexual assault, appeal dismissed

Whistler hotel worker jailed for two years for sexual assault, appeal dismissed

The worker sexually assaulted a co-worker at a private residence in 2020
ICBC records 99 crashes on Highway 99 in Whistler in 2023

ICBC records 99 crashes on Highway 99 in Whistler in 2023

Annual crash data shows the number of fender benders was down in 2023 compared to the two years prior
Tourism showing 'early signs of slowing' in Whistler in Q1 numbers rundown

Tourism showing 'early signs of slowing' in Whistler in Q1 numbers rundown

Tourism was sluggish, but indicators from amenities show the local economy was strong
'We wanted to put people in the clouds': Six years on, Whistler's skybridge still a hit

'We wanted to put people in the clouds': Six years on, Whistler's skybridge still a hit

Almost six years since they were installed at the top of Whistler, the Cloudraker Skybridge and the Raven’s Eye continue to draw in day trippers who want a little more than a view to enjoy
Waldorf wave comes for Whistler council

Waldorf wave comes for Whistler council

The public gallery was full for the July 9 council meeting, where the Waldorf school community made its feelings known about a recent decision to only renew the school’s lease for one year
SLRD financials show 45% increase in number of top-paid bureaucrats

SLRD financials show 45% increase in number of top-paid bureaucrats

More than 30 public employees topped the $75K reporting threshold in 2023
WVHS cuts the ribbon on new rental housing

WVHS cuts the ribbon on new rental housing

New rental housing with 30 units is almost already full, a week after opening
SLRD to weigh options on campfire ban powers

SLRD to weigh options on campfire ban powers

The regional district currently has no bylaws that would allow it to ban campfires in summer
A slice of Tamarisk to be sacrificed for Valley Trail: Whistler

A slice of Tamarisk to be sacrificed for Valley Trail: Whistler

A small piece of common property is being expropriated by the RMOW as part of plans to expand public access to Alpha Lake
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