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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

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
No surprise, Hwy 99 accounts for 45% of traffic accidents in Squamish

No surprise, Hwy 99 accounts for 45% of traffic accidents in Squamish

In the latest from ICBC, the major highway dominates crash data for the community with 148 incidents in 2023.
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
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
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
Opinion: Here’s a little journalism 101 for those who care

Opinion: Here’s a little journalism 101 for those who care

'Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a few misconceptions among media consumers regarding the different forms of writing that appear in newspapers.'
MP Weiler touts anti-’greenwashing’ marketing changes

MP Weiler touts anti-’greenwashing’ marketing changes

New ‘truth in advertising’ change to the Competition Act is about protecting consumers and holding companies to account, Weiler says
Sea to Sky MP reacts to Liberal loss of Toronto heartland seat

Sea to Sky MP reacts to Liberal loss of Toronto heartland seat

Loss of Toronto-St. Paul’s should trigger ‘reflection’ by Trudeau, MP Patrick Weiler says
Visitation 'down significantly' at Whistler Blackcomb last season

Visitation 'down significantly' at Whistler Blackcomb last season

Poor season hampers 2024-25 season pass sales: Vail Resorts
Squamish mayor stands firm amid jurisdiction dispute with Woodfibre LNG, province

Squamish mayor stands firm amid jurisdiction dispute with Woodfibre LNG, province

Provincial order prompts WLNG to moor floatel at its worksite offshore from Squamish today.
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