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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

Climate strategist gives message of hope in Whistler

Climate strategist gives message of hope in Whistler

Obama administration advisor Molly Kawahata was at the Fairmont for a Vail Resorts-organized EpicPromise climate change conversation event
WCSS opens extreme weather shelter

WCSS opens extreme weather shelter

Anyone living in precarious housing, which includes vehicles, tents, or unheated homes qualifies, and no identification is needed
An Invictus Games 2025 primer

An Invictus Games 2025 primer

With the Games set to kick off in Whistler Feb. 8, here’s everything you need to know about upcoming competitions and live entertainment
Vail Resorts releases ski-season metrics

Vail Resorts releases ski-season metrics

The report for their North American holdings shows this season’s sales are a mixed bag
Snowfall warning in effect, high avalanche danger rating for Coast Mountains

Snowfall warning in effect, high avalanche danger rating for Coast Mountains

Up to 20 centimetres of snow is expected today and widespread avalanche activity is likely
Dirt dollars: B.C. mountain biking study aims to quantify trail economics

Dirt dollars: B.C. mountain biking study aims to quantify trail economics

Squamish is one of six B.C. communities targeted for the pilot study spearheaded by Mountain Biking BC
Photos: Whistler Pride Week

Photos: Whistler Pride Week

Whistler Pride ran from Jan. 19 to 26
Video: What makes Whistler’s lakes ideal for skating?

Video: What makes Whistler’s lakes ideal for skating?

A local lake expert breaks down the science underneath the ice on Green, Alta and Alpha Lakes
Proposed Spearhead summer hiking trail in question

Proposed Spearhead summer hiking trail in question

The route would impact mountain goat habitat, according to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request
Blackcomb Mountain's Glacier Express temporarily closed

Blackcomb Mountain's Glacier Express temporarily closed

Whistler Blackcomb does not have a definitive date for re-opening as it investigates a mechanical issue
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