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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

After sluggish year, Whistler real estate prices predicted to rebound in 2025

After sluggish year, Whistler real estate prices predicted to rebound in 2025

With interest rates on the decline, buyers expected to return to Whistler market in early 2025
Cause of Gables Townhomes fire electrical, says RMOW

Cause of Gables Townhomes fire electrical, says RMOW

The stubborn Sept. 25 fire took several hours for crews to extinguish
Your ski-season primer for opening day

Your ski-season primer for opening day

Whistler Blackcomb is banking on pair of upgraded lifts to significantly improve on-mountain circulation this winter
Whistlerites want Creekside’s character preserved in forthcoming plans

Whistlerites want Creekside’s character preserved in forthcoming plans

As RMOW seeks input on future vision for Creek West, residents seek balance between housing and neighbourhood’s needs
Ferris wheel, light installations to mark start of season in Whistler Village

Ferris wheel, light installations to mark start of season in Whistler Village

On Nov. 29, Whistler Winterlight will bring 350K lights and 60-foot Ferris wheel to Olympic Plaza
Sheep, naked swords, and a silken noose: The (outdated) perks of Whistler’s Freedom of the Municipality

Sheep, naked swords, and a silken noose: The (outdated) perks of Whistler’s Freedom of the Municipality

Inspired by the City of London, the RMOW jokingly cites a list of historical privileges associated with the highest honour it can bestow on citizens
Whistlerites in favour of testing alternative approach to wildfire mitigation

Whistlerites in favour of testing alternative approach to wildfire mitigation

‘There is no evidence that fuel-thinning and FireSmart stop wildfire in B.C.’: retired ecologist
Budget and beer? RMOW hosting pub quiz night on its 2025 draft budget

Budget and beer? RMOW hosting pub quiz night on its 2025 draft budget

Cents and Sensibility Quiz Night, hosted by Laugh Out LIVE!, set for Nov. 25 at Crystal Lounge
Whistler Golf Club to undergo $10M renovation

Whistler Golf Club to undergo $10M renovation

Course slated to close for nearly two years for extensive upgrades aimed at enhancing playability and overall golf experience
Blackcomb to open early on Nov. 21

Blackcomb to open early on Nov. 21

Whistler Mountain will open as scheduled on Nov. 22
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