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Liz McDonald

Liz McDonald is the community reporter in Sun Peaks (Skwelkwek’welt). As a new community member, she is learning a lot about the village and the people who live, work and play here.

Liz grew up in a small town outside of London Ontario in Treaty 6 before moving to Vancouver (Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territories) for graduate school where she studied journalism at UBC. She’s passionate about telling diverse stories, from municipal politics, to sports, the environment, and mental health and substance use policies.

When she’s not working, she loves slacklining, highlining, bouldering, hiking, skiing, yoga, reading, photography, cooking and a strong cup of coffee.

Liz's Latest Articles

Foreign buyers ban leaves millions of dollars of investment at risk

By Liz McDonald ● News ● May 2, 2024

Sun Peaks Resort LLP partners with the Canadian Ski Council and others to lobby for amendments to the foreign buyers ban.

How to make your home a short-term rental

By Liz McDonald ● News ● May 2, 2024

From start to finish, here’s an overview of applying for a temporary use permit to rent your home.

A sneak peek into Switchback Creek and Alder Estates

By Liz McDonald ● News ● May 2, 2024

Two new real estate developments offer luxury amenities, spacious living and instant access to outdoor recreation.

Sun Peaks receives water supply line grant to support growing population

By Liz McDonald ● News ● April 18, 2024

Millions in provincial and federal grant funding goes toward improving water supply in Sun Peaks.

Sun Peaks Freestyle Club athletes sweep at junior nationals

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● April 11, 2024

One athlete was named a national champion among the sizeable number of gold medals for the club.

Two-vehicle collision in Heffley Creek sends one person to hospital

By Liz McDonald ● News ● April 8, 2024

Emergency services transported one person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

So long to another ski season

By Liz McDonald ● News ● April 4, 2024

Get engaged in the final weekend of operations at Sun Peaks Resort, featuring events April 6 and 7.

Calling all artists: Sun Peaks’ Valley Trail banners are getting a refresh

By Liz McDonald ● Arts & Entertainment ● March 28, 2024

The chosen artisans for the banner project will see their art displayed prominently throughout the village.

Sip, Savour and Ski festival pairs local restaurants with spring skiing

By Liz McDonald ● Arts & Entertainment ● March 21, 2024

The Sip, Savour and Ski festival features ticketed events throughout the village from March 28 to 31.

What’s next for Sun Peaks Resort’s master plan?

By Liz McDonald ● News ● March 14, 2024

Initiatives from expanding employee housing to increasing new snowmaking technology that will reduce the resort’s water use on the list for Sun Peaks Resort’s master plan.

Tourism Sun Peaks says a “big, messy” year is paying off, with a push to build a year-round destination.