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Liz McDonald

Liz McDonald

Liz comes from Thamesford in southwestern Ontario, where she grew up surrounded by cornfields and creeks, fostering an early love for the outdoors (there was little else to explore in her one-stop-light town).

Her passion for reading, photography, performance and people led her to stumble into journalism as a career, which may have also been influenced by her parents' nightly watching of local TV news and morning radio listening.

Liz had a brief stint in theatre before she studied broadcast journalism at Fanshawe College in London, Ont., and then got a double major in history and political science at Western University.

Then, by a twist of fate, her passion for a sport called slacklining led her to a master's degree in journalism at the University of British Columbia.

After finishing (for now) her long career in academia, Liz went on to report with Sun Peaks Independent News. Her love for skiing, slacklining and reporting brought her back to the Sea to Sky and to the team at Pique Newsmagazine.

When she’s not working, she spends her days reading, exploring the outdoors and connecting with her community.

Recent Work by Liz

Whistler council awards $1.4M contract for water and sewer work

Whistler council awards $1.4M contract for water and sewer work

Council briefs: Fee for service funding awarded to local non-profits
Eat moo-re ice cream in Whistler for a good cause today

Eat moo-re ice cream in Whistler for a good cause today

Cows ice cream locations across the country are donating 100 per cent of March 7 ice cream sales to local community organizations
Whistler council looks to amend multi-unit housing bylaw

Whistler council looks to amend multi-unit housing bylaw

While Whistler is required to rezone for density, not everyone on council is confident removing a bed cap is right for Whistler
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner speaking at Whistler event

B.C. Human Rights Commissioner speaking at Whistler event

Kasari Govender will present by video at the Westin for an event focused on racial equity hosted by Whistler Multicultural Society and Resilience Allyship
Dog Day returns to Whistler Olympic Park on March 8

Dog Day returns to Whistler Olympic Park on March 8

Proceeds will support Whistler Animals Galore Society’s Critical Care Fund, which provides emergency care for animals in need
Marcus Goguen wins FWT's 2025 Georgia Pro

Marcus Goguen wins FWT's 2025 Georgia Pro

The Whistler Freeride Club athlete is ranked first this season on the Freeride World Tour
Celebrate International Women’s Day in Whistler

Celebrate International Women’s Day in Whistler

A roundup of events to celebrate women on March 8
Trial for accused St’atl’imx Tribal cop set for Dec. 1

Trial for accused St’atl’imx Tribal cop set for Dec. 1

Cst. Michael English faces charges for allegedly filming sexual acts without consent
Whistler Blackcomb launches 2025-26 pass sale

Whistler Blackcomb launches 2025-26 pass sale

WB will expand parking pilot for next winter season
Whistler council endorses next phase of Cheakamus Crossing employee housing

Whistler council endorses next phase of Cheakamus Crossing employee housing

Lot 3 project adds 125 more rental homes as part of Whistler’s growing affordable housing strategy
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