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Brandon Barrett

Brandon Barrett

Brandon is an award-winning journalist for Pique Newsmagazine. Originally hired by the now-defunct Whistler Question, he has lived in the resort since 2012, and now serves as Pique’s crime and food reporter, as well as features editor. He was the 2018 recipient of the John Collison Memorial Award for Investigative Journalism, and won gold at the 2021 B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Awards for best feature article over 10,000 circulation. He holds a criminology degree from Carleton University and a journalism diploma from Algonquin College.

Prior to his time in Whistler, he worked as a reporter in Medellin for English-language news site, Colombia Reports.

In his free time, Brandon is a performer, theatre producer, improv instructor and playwright. The co-founder of sketch show Comedy Quickies, he has written or co-written three feature-length plays: 2016’s Between Two Tall Mountains and 2018’s All Relative, part of the Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival, as well as 2019’s family comedy, A Whistler Vacation, which premiered at the Maury Young Arts Centre.

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Recent Work by Brandon

Whistler Blackcomb targeting this weekend for opening of Glacier Express and Symphony Express

Whistler Blackcomb targeting this weekend for opening of Glacier Express and Symphony Express

Ski resort urges guests to keep safety top of mind as the busy holiday period approaches
‘A deal’s a deal’: Whistler council denies developer request to jack price of restricted housing by 16%

‘A deal’s a deal’: Whistler council denies developer request to jack price of restricted housing by 16%

Citing escalating construction costs, developer of 2077 Garibaldi Way wants to increase max price of employee-restricted units—after housing agreement was inked
Whistler council settles on 8.25% tax increase for 2025

Whistler council settles on 8.25% tax increase for 2025

Officials wary of adding to residents’ financial strain—but big costs loom in future years
Forty years of yuletide cheer at Whistler’s Christmas Eve Carol Service

Forty years of yuletide cheer at Whistler’s Christmas Eve Carol Service

From humble beginnings at Whistler’s Skier’s Chapel, the service now welcomes hundreds of attendees every year
Al Raine knew it took a Village

Al Raine knew it took a Village

The legendary ski coach, political leader, and Whistler Village visionary died Saturday after battle with ALS
Splittin’ the ‘G’: Guinness beer is having a moment

Splittin’ the ‘G’: Guinness beer is having a moment

Between a viral drinking challenge, savvy marketing and interest in Irish culture, the beloved stout is seeing a surge in popularity
Jury offers recommendations following coroner’s inquest into Whistlerite’s police-involved death

Jury offers recommendations following coroner’s inquest into Whistlerite’s police-involved death

Among the recommendations following Jason Koehler’s 2020 death is call for RCMP to evaluate feasibility of standalone training for mental health and de-escalation tactics
Whistlerite charged with disarming officer, being unlawfully in house

Whistlerite charged with disarming officer, being unlawfully in house

Matthew Blair, 26, is slated to be in North Vancouver court on Dec. 18
Visitors to Whistler spending less, as business owners see costs climb

Visitors to Whistler spending less, as business owners see costs climb

‘Pretty soon this whole town will just become one big chain because a guy like me can barely hang on,’ says bar owner
Molinaro child sexual assault trial postponed until March

Molinaro child sexual assault trial postponed until March

Closing arguments in the Pemberton businessman's second trial begin March 17
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