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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

Over 600 kids hit the slopes for Nancy Greene Ski League

The event is just one of many races on Sun Peaks Alpine club’s calendar for the end of their season.

This is a stock image of a white police car with red and blue flashing lights.
MVI near Sun Peaks Lodge sends two to hospital

Members of the local fire department rescued two people after an SUV flipped onto its side on Creekside Way on March 22.

Homes in the East Village of Sun Peaks is captured here, with a mountain in the background. Ski runs and the village coated in snow.
TNRD survey results outline Sun Peaks’ priorities

Transfer station hours, library access, and health facility availability were among the main concerns of Sun Peaks’ survey-takers.

Members of Sun Peaks Rotary Club members and Sun Peaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Society stand in front of a fire truck on a sunny day holding a giant cheque.
Rotary club donates $12K to Sun Peaks Volunteer Fire Department Society

The large sum will help the Sun Peaks Volunteer Fire Department Society purchase an equipment trailer to help fight forest fires.

Peak Pride returns to the mountain for a ‘super exciting’ weekend

The celebration of queer identity kicks off for four days at the end of March and features fun events from drag brunch to karaoke, a play and a parade.

SPIN publisher Brandi Schier stands near Sun Peaks village. There is a blanket of snow on the ground and buildings behind her. A ski run with trees is in the background.
SPIN’s first public newsroom of 2023 made possible because of supporters

SPIN held an online session for paid supporters, who told us they want to see more municipal coverage and local features.

Three former councillors and Sun Peaks current mayor stand in front of flags and a beige wall. They smile at the camera and hold awards given to them.
Retired councillors open up about stepping away from leadership

It’s the end of an era for three original Sun Peaks council members, who still keep up with council and were recently awarded freedom awards.

Snowboarder Nayte Brown catches air in P.E.I. at the Canada Winter Games. A grey sky and trees are behind him. He's wearing a teal jacket and black pants with a white and yellow snowboard.
Nayte Brown reflects on energy-filled Canada Winter Games

The 16-year-old from Sun Peaks performed well despite unexpected conditions and is now preparing for the BC Games.

Taekwon-Do athletes stand on a blue mat in a gymnasium at Alpha Secondary School in Burnaby. They are competing in provincial championships and wearing white dobok uniforms with red gloves, helmets and shoes. Coach Ryan Oevermann sits in a chair on the sidelines wearing a blue sweater, black pants and white shoes with three black stripes. There is a small crowd of people in the stands.
Local Taekwon-Do athletes bring home hardware from provincial championships

Three athletes reached the podium in Burnaby as the May Canadian national championships approach.

Maria Davis hasmedium length brown hair and is wearing sunglasses. She's smiling at a camera. The background features a bright blue lake with mountains in the background
Local artist expands exhibition work capturing B.C. landscapes

Maria Davis’s digital art usually portrays Sun Peaks, but a recent art exhibition at Vertical Cafe explored the Rocky Mountains.