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Luke Faulks, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Luke Faulks, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Luke Faulks is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter with Pique Newsmagazine. He was a lifelong lower mainlander before moving to Pemberton in 2024. Now, he’s excited to get to know Pemby, Lil’wat Nation, and the rest of the Squamish-Lillooet region!
Luke holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia. His work has appeared in Canadian Geographic, Explore Magazine, and CBC Radio, often covering municipal and environmental issues.
When he’s not reporting, you can find Luke running around Pemberton, hiking local mountains, kayaking on only the calmest waters around, and repeatedly falling over on his skis.

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Recent Work by Luke

Campfires banned across Coastal Fire Centre starting July 17

Campfires banned across Coastal Fire Centre starting July 17

Violating the ban can incur penalties of up to $100,000 and a year in jail
Advocates call for new Sea to Sky regional hospital and Canada’s first wellness village

Advocates call for new Sea to Sky regional hospital and Canada’s first wellness village

Proponents say the integrated health campus could attract medical talent, drive economic growth and reshape care delivery in the corridor
SLRD pushes for provincial action on orphaned infrastructure, fire brigades and emergency management ahead of UBCM

SLRD pushes for provincial action on orphaned infrastructure, fire brigades and emergency management ahead of UBCM

The regional district is seeking changes to better reflect rural realities under climate change, reconciliation mandates and camping on Crown lands
‘Ghost’ landed at last: record-breaking sturgeon caught and released near Lillooet

‘Ghost’ landed at last: record-breaking sturgeon caught and released near Lillooet

Local anglers with River Monster Adventures celebrate once-in-a-lifetime catch of 10-foot fish south of Lillooet
SLRD top salaries rise again as total staff payout nears $5.2M in 2024

SLRD top salaries rise again as total staff payout nears $5.2M in 2024

A total of 33 employees earned more than $75,000 in 2024
SLRD rolls out civic signage in Area B to support emergency response

SLRD rolls out civic signage in Area B to support emergency response

Signage for properties in the Yalakom Valley, Texas Creek Road, Seton Portage and Highway 12 areas will be installed at no cost to residents later this year
SLRD greenlights South Britannia surf park and master-planned community after years-long review

SLRD greenlights South Britannia surf park and master-planned community after years-long review

Phase 1 of the project, which includes the surf park, is expected to begin in 2026 and be complete in 2029
Rubble Creek trail to Garibaldi Lake closed due to cougar activity

Rubble Creek trail to Garibaldi Lake closed due to cougar activity

BC Parks anticipates re-opening the trail on June 17
BC Parks Foundation celebrates five years of Discover Ambassadors program

BC Parks Foundation celebrates five years of Discover Ambassadors program

Reviving a legacy of nature education, the discover ambassadors now lead programming, science initiatives and inclusion efforts in 25 B.C. parks—and they’re just getting started
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Pemberton area

Whooping cough cases on the rise in Pemberton area

VCH asks residents be aware of the symptoms and urges children, pregnant people, and caregivers to get vaccinated against pertussis
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