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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

Municipality seeks to prevent future landslides near wastewater treatment plant

By Liz McDonald ● News ● August 31, 2023

After landslides in May of this year, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality is working to get the wastewater treatment plant back to full use before the winter season.

Daycare still hiring staff before scheduled opening in late September

By Liz McDonald ● News ● August 31, 2023

Community members want to know the expected cost for the municipal daycare and whether there are enough staff for all age demographics.

Heffley Creek Store break and enter suspects charged

By Liz McDonald ● News ● August 24, 2023

Three people were arrested on Aug. 10 and subsequently charged with various offences on Aug. 14, according to Kamloops RCMP.

Bon Voyage to the Voyageur Bistro

By Liz McDonald ● News ● August 24, 2023

Voyageur Bistro served its last meals in August, after 12 years of operations as a well-loved French-Canadian-themed restaurant.

Provincial wildfire evacuees welcomed in Sun Peaks

By Liz McDonald ● News ● August 21, 2023

“It’s all hands on deck right now to make sure that the hotel can accommodate everybody that’s coming in,” says Sun Peaks Resort LLP representative.

Bush Creek East wildfire response impacted by poor visibility

By Liz McDonald ● News ● August 21, 2023

Over 300 personnel are responding to the Bush Creek East wildfire, and officials say Sun Peaks is not under threat at this time.

Sticky Fingers open for play on Mt. Morrisey

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● August 17, 2023

Sticky Fingers adds another 4 km of track for hikers and bikers to add to their outdoor experience in Sun Peaks.

Sun Peaks Resort Municipality raises water restrictions to stage two

By Liz McDonald ● News ● August 17, 2023

The water restrictions change was implemented because of the ongoing drought and wildfires in our region.

Sun Peaks Bear Aware receives first large donation to date

By Liz McDonald ● News ● August 17, 2023

Sun Peaks Bear Aware received $1,000 from local business and plans to use the funds to increase presence in the community.

Heffley Lake loons are in danger, annual bird count finds

By Liz McDonald ● Uncategorized ● August 10, 2023

The Heffley Lake bird count helps determine the health of the lake and informs various organizations about changes in local waterfowl.