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Brandon Barrett

Brandon Barrett

Brandon is an award-winning journalist for Pique Newsmagazine. Originally hired by the now-defunct Whistler Question, he has lived in the resort since 2012, and now serves as Pique’s crime and food reporter, as well as features editor. He was the 2018 recipient of the John Collison Memorial Award for Investigative Journalism, and won gold at the 2021 B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Awards for best feature article over 10,000 circulation. He holds a criminology degree from Carleton University and a journalism diploma from Algonquin College.

Prior to his time in Whistler, he worked as a reporter in Medellin for English-language news site, Colombia Reports.

In his free time, Brandon is a performer, theatre producer, improv instructor and playwright. The co-founder of sketch show Comedy Quickies, he has written or co-written three feature-length plays: 2016’s Between Two Tall Mountains and 2018’s All Relative, part of the Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival, as well as 2019’s family comedy, A Whistler Vacation, which premiered at the Maury Young Arts Centre.

Email
bbarrett@piquenewsmagazine.com

Recent Work by Brandon

Whistler asks province to relax rules on property tax deferments

Whistler asks province to relax rules on property tax deferments

Currently, employee-restricted properties leased from municipality not eligible for B.C.’s low-interest Provincial Property Tax Deferment Program
New Sea to Sky group supports those who’ve loved and lost in the mountains

New Sea to Sky group supports those who’ve loved and lost in the mountains

Mountain Muskox offers free monthly meetings hosted by trained professionals for people impacted by loss or trauma
‘Spectacular’ centuries-old Douglas fir found in Whistler is ‘in a different league’

‘Spectacular’ centuries-old Douglas fir found in Whistler is ‘in a different league’

Ecologist estimates tree near Loggers Lake is close to 1,000 years old
Signs of northern goshawks in Whistler a ‘good news story’ for habitat protection

Signs of northern goshawks in Whistler a ‘good news story’ for habitat protection

There are seven known nesting sites in the Whistler Valley for the red-listed species
Woman suing RMOW, Vail Resorts, Arts Whistler, others after tripping over chairlift

Woman suing RMOW, Vail Resorts, Arts Whistler, others after tripping over chairlift

Cheryl Ann Picot alleges she broke her foot in a 2021 fall by Whistler Blackcomb admin building in Upper Village
Heat wave doing no favours for Casper Creek, Downton Lake wildfires

Heat wave doing no favours for Casper Creek, Downton Lake wildfires

Pair of fires located in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District burning a combined 9,123 hectares
Whistler Blackcomb opening day set for Nov. 23

Whistler Blackcomb opening day set for Nov. 23

Skiers and riders have until Sept. 4 to purchase an Epic Pass before prices increase
$10M filtration project at Whistler Wastewater Treatment Plant will likely lead to tax hike

$10M filtration project at Whistler Wastewater Treatment Plant will likely lead to tax hike

Work is required to meet population growth and regulatory compliance after plant was not performing as intended
Casper Creek wildfire evacuation order downgraded

Casper Creek wildfire evacuation order downgraded

An evacuation alert has been issued in its place for area stretching from Highline Road to Seton Portage
Whistler’s Flag Stop Festival, a hidden secret no more, returns to The Point

Whistler’s Flag Stop Festival, a hidden secret no more, returns to The Point

Over its 12 years, the grassroots event has blossomed into a showcase for local and regional performers alike
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