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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

Updated: Lightning storm leads to several new fire starts around Pemberton

Updated: Lightning storm leads to several new fire starts around Pemberton

BCWS urges residents to remain vigilant heading into the long weekend
Photos: Lil'wat, N'Quatqua demonstration for Joffre stops traffic north of Pemberton

Photos: Lil'wat, N'Quatqua demonstration for Joffre stops traffic north of Pemberton

Nations say one-month Joffre closure falls short, leaving little time for cultural practices or research on visitor impacts
Lil’wat, N’Quatqua denounce B.C.’s shortened Joffre Lakes closure plan

Lil’wat, N’Quatqua denounce B.C.’s shortened Joffre Lakes closure plan

‘We have lost trust in working with BC Parks’
Pemberton woman fundraising for cancer treatment not covered by health system

Pemberton woman fundraising for cancer treatment not covered by health system

Family and friends are rallying around Karen Ollier to fundraise $130K required for 13 doses of a life-saving breast cancer drug.
Woman injured in Pemberton black bear attack

Woman injured in Pemberton black bear attack

Officials will not pursue the bear, citing the defensive circumstances and the rural, forested setting
SLRD adopts wildfire landscaping rules to curb risk near homes

SLRD adopts wildfire landscaping rules to curb risk near homes

The new bylaw aims to shift landscaping norms toward FireSmart principles while balancing education and enforcement
'Truckload' of chicken waste spotted floating down Lillooet River

'Truckload' of chicken waste spotted floating down Lillooet River

Authorities urge residents to report unusual pollution events after paddlers encounter a large volume of chicken remains drifting through the Lillooet River
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
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