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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

What is the future of Sun Peaks Health Association?

After decades of dreaming, fundraising and planning, Sun Peaks Health Association met its objectives. The association’s board says it plans to end unless locals champion a new healthcare vision.

A new Nordic relay event is coming to Sun Peaks

The event is held by Sun Peaks Nordic Club and will entice recreational and competitive cross-country skiers.

Foreign buyers ban extension provides no relief for Sun Peaks

The federal government extended the ban until 2027, and Sun Peaks still isn’t exempt despite being a resort municipality.

Cahilty Creek Kitchen & Taproom hosts fundraiser for local athlete

The restaurant is giving a portion of proceeds from its event to Blake Morris as he heads to Ontario to compete.

First Nations Snowboard Team gets a new name

The move to Skwelk̓wélt Indigenous Snowsports Team makes the team more inclusive of all members practicing on Skwelk̓wélt and allows for growth into skiing in the future.

Memorial fundraiser honours Rod Bandura’s legacy

Musicians, community members and family packed into the Blue Grotto on Feb. 4 to support the Banduras after Rod Little Sky Bandura passed away.

Shoulder 2 Shoulder program at Sun Peaks helps PTSD survivors

‘The instructors at Adaptive Sports Sun Peaks are worth their weight in gold. They’re tolerant, patient, thoughtful, passionate, caring, and have a lot of humour,’ explained a veteran who participated in the program.

Six years later: the search for Ryan Shtuka

This year’s commemoration will be a bit different for the Shtuka family and supporters as they honour Ryan Shtuka by doing things he loved.

No quick fixes for housing crisis in Sun Peaks

A lack of funding for the Sun Peaks Housing Authority has led to little impactful work in the last six years.

Economics and the snowpack in Sun Peaks

While drought conditions lead to lower snowpack in Sun Peaks, a diversified economy and snowmaking helped some local businesses at the start of this year’s ski season.