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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

Sun Peaks Community Health Centre is a large beige, grey and red building. A grey sky, green ski slopes and trees are seen in the background.

Free naloxone training available at the health centre next week

By Liz McDonald ● News ● March 2, 2023 March 3, 2023

Having and knowing how to use naloxone when someone experiences drug poisoning saves lives, the health centre executive director told SPIN.

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.

Two federal acts impact homeowners in Sun Peaks

By Liz McDonald ● News ● March 2, 2023 March 1, 2023

Two federal acts may have serious ramifications for property owners in Sun Peaks this tax season.

Sun Peaks arena has a covered roof and open walls. A blue sky with light clouds is in the bankground

Alleged toolcat theft thwarted by bylaw officer and resort security

By Liz McDonald ● News ● March 2, 2023 March 1, 2023

A bylaw officer responded to an alleged break-in at the arena on Jan. 28 after a security camera alarm went off.

A poster for the No Man's Land Film Festival, with a photo of a snowboarder.

No Man’s Land Film Festival in Kamloops raises over $1,300 for local shelter

By Liz McDonald ● Arts & Entertainment ● March 2, 2023 March 16, 2023

The festival aims to “un-define feminine” and highlight underrepresented people in outdoor adventure films.

Tate Solomonson has dark brown hair and is wearing a fitted plaid long sleeve shirt with a black t-shirt overtop. He is holding a biathlon riffle and looking into an eyepiece on the riffle.

Local biathlete hopes to bring home gold in Canada Games

By Liz McDonald ● News ● February 23, 2023 February 23, 2023

Tate Solomonson, competing with Team BC, hopes to inspire other athletes to take alternate paths to their education.

A white car is painted on a green background on the ground. A plug is attached to the car to indicate it is electric.

New electric vehicle charging stations seeing regular use

By Liz McDonald ● News ● February 23, 2023 February 27, 2023

Visitors and residents alike are benefitting from the new chargers added on the east side of the Sun Peaks Centre skating rink.

New murder mystery business guarantees scares

By Liz McDonald ● Arts & Entertainment ● February 16, 2023 February 15, 2023

Run by local Justin Oborne, Blue Chest Games offers three different mystery scenarios for players to solve.

Sun Peaks Resort nominated for BC Tourism and Hospitality Award

By Liz McDonald ● News ● February 16, 2023 February 15, 2023

The resort is one of three finalists for the 2023 Employee First award, which recognizes employers with high standards in human resources.

Rotary Club seeking hosts for international exchange student

By Liz McDonald ● News ● February 16, 2023 February 22, 2023

The club is gauging interest from families in Sun Peaks for the 2024 to 2025 school year.

TELUS Nancy Greene Alpine Classic raises record amount

By Liz McDonald ● News ● February 8, 2023 February 15, 2023

This year’s donations will support the Sun Peaks Education Society and Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.