For over 20 years, Sun Peaks Independent News has been our community’s only local news source. Our digital and print stories feature what’s most important to you: the people, local events and issues in B.C.’s fastest-growing municipality.
With your support, we’re building a new model of independent, community-powered journalism to better serve Sun Peaks. Our membership program helps keep us directly accountable to our readers, sharing stories and information that help the resort community of Sun Peaks flourish. Become a monthly member here.
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Newsroom:
Phone: 250.571.4748
Mailing Address:
213 – 1130 Sun Peaks Rd.
Sun Peaks BC V0E 5N0
Canada
Brandi Schier
Publisher
Throughout her career as a community news publisher in the Interior, Brandi has learned people want to see independent, in-depth, solutions-focused local news. As the CEO of Discourse Community Publishing, Brandi leads a growing network of independent news outlets including The Discourse, The Wren, Sun Peaks Independent News and supporting IndigiNews. While her work may now include other areas of B.C., her home and heart are located in the resort community that launched her as a publisher. She is also a sessional journalism instructor at TRU.
Justin Moore
Partnerships & Sales Specialist
With a strong background in regional tourism, community journalism and digital marketing, Justin brings a wealth of expertise and local insight to the role of Partnerships & Sales Specialist for Sun Peaks Independent News. Outside of office hours, you can find him at your local coffee shop or assume he’s backpacking B.C.’s stunning mountain passes.
Hollie Ferguson
Community Editor
Hollie works from the traditional and unceded territories of the Liqʷiłdaxʷ people, specifically the We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum First Nations.
As the editor for Sun Peaks Independent News, The Wren and the Revelstoke Mountaineer, Hollie is proud to guide and support the work of Discourse Community Publishing’s talented journalists.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with her pups.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.
As per our partnership agreement, Sun Peaks Independent News retains editorial independence in all circumstances.
Funding partners do not have any input into the stories we produce.
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