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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

Vail Resorts launches 50%-off Epic Friend Tickets program

Vail Resorts launches 50%-off Epic Friend Tickets program

New perk replaces Buddy Tickets, offers consistent savings at 37 North American resorts, including Whistler Blackcomb
Tourism Whistler ends working relationship with Whistler Pride CEO

Tourism Whistler ends working relationship with Whistler Pride CEO

The move comes after unpaid bills and zero communication from the CEO since January. A trivia company is also struggling with similar problems
Photos: Architectural origami in Whistler—$10M

Photos: Architectural origami in Whistler—$10M

3801 Sunridge Place in Whistler’s Brio neighbourhood is currently for sale on REW and is listed by Maggi Thornhill of Engel and Volkers
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
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.
Pemberton's Roger Molinaro guilty of sexually assaulting two girls, B.C. judge rules

Pemberton's Roger Molinaro guilty of sexually assaulting two girls, B.C. judge rules

Judge finds two complainants to be credible and reliable, convicting Molinaro on three counts of historic sex crimes against minors
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 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
UPDATE: missing person found

UPDATE: missing person found

Person reported missing today by Whistler RCMP has been found
Calls for wildlife reform grow after orphaned bear cub tragedy in Whistler

Calls for wildlife reform grow after orphaned bear cub tragedy in Whistler

Public outcry over Conservation Officer Service’s handling of a sow’s death and missing cubs heard by Whistler municipality
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