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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.

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Liz's Latest Articles

ArtZone announces building fund for permanent arts and culture space
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April 20, 2023

A recent focus session sparked the idea to fund a permanent home for Sun Peaks’ art organization.

Sun Peaks village is in the distance and viewed from above. There are vibrant green trees in the foreground and surrounding the village.
Federal government amends foreign buyers ban and defers underused housing tax payments amid confusion
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April 13, 2023

The federal legislation has been frustrating for the municipality as Sun Peaks' local economy relies on tourism.

Chairlifts at a ski hill are going up and down a snowy mountain. A blue sky with streaky clouds is in the background.
Sun Peaks Resort announces new express chairlift in West Bowl
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April 13, 2023

In welcome news for skiers, the brand-new West Bowl lift will open just in time for the 2024-2025 ski season.

Snow-covered cottages and houses in front of Sun Peaks mountain. Photo by Zuzy Rocka.
TNRD, Sun Peaks council seek transfer station dumping solutions
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April 13, 2023

Sun Peaks councillors are considering extending the transfer station’s summer hours to deter would-be dumpers.

A large pool of cold water is in the centre of the photo, with crowds of people gathering around. The image was taken outside during the end of ski season. People are skiing into the cold water.
Sun Peaks Resort ends ski season with a splash
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April 13, 2023

While the weather wasn’t ideal over the resort’s final weekend of skiing, this year was the busiest season on record for Sun Peaks.

Sun Peaks Community Health Center is a beige building with snow in front of the entrance. Warm yellow light glows from the windows.
Sun Peaks Community Health Centre transitions to new management
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April 6, 2023

The municipality hopes to improve health services in the community by partnering with Kamloops-based non-profit STEPS.

Adaptive Sports Sun Peaks bids its biggest champions goodbye
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April 6, 2023

Neil and Veronica Connors have left big ski boots to fill in the adaptive sports community after well over a decade of service.

Sun Peaks Freestyle Club sees successful first season for high-performance ski team
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Sports
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April 6, 2023

Athletes have ‘blown away’ coaches' expectations by competing in many different events this season, the club’s head coach told SPIN.

Year-end celebration for Adaptive Sports Sun Peaks brings in new ski training directors
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Sports
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April 6, 2023

The adaptive sports organization is accepting new gear donations and looking for a treasurer.

Three smiling women look at each other while holding glasses of wine at a table.
Sun Peaks Wine and Food Festival kicks off this week
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Arts & Entertainment
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March 30, 2023

The four-day festival has seven events connecting businesses with regional wine and cider companies.