Liz McDonald, Pique NewsMagazine Journalist Profile

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The Waikato Times

2 weeks ago | waikatotimes.co.nz | Liz McDonald
Northlands rezoning advances as local business owner urges swift action on staff housing

2 weeks ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Liz McDonald

After more than three decades of community debate and seven years of developer planning, Whistler's Northlands site is moving one step closer to potential redevelopment. On June 10, Whistler council voted to endorse staff's recommendation to refer the proposed rezoning of 4500 Northlands Boulevard to community consultation this fall, including a public open house and online engagement.
The Waikato Times

2 weeks ago | waikatotimes.co.nz | Liz McDonald
The Post

2 weeks ago | thepost.co.nz | Liz McDonald
The Post

2 weeks ago | thepost.co.nz | Liz McDonald
B.C. tourism minister Spencer Chandra Herbert visits Whistler to discuss summer outlook, sustainability

2 weeks ago | squamishchief.com | Liz McDonald

B.C.’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport made a hands-on visit to Whistler and Squamish June 4 and 5, touring key venues, viewing employee housing in Cheakamus, and speaking with municipal and tourism leaders about what’s needed to ensure the sector thrives—without compromising livability for locals.
Whistler students award Zero Ceiling $5K through youth philanthropy pilot

2 weeks ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Liz McDonald

It's not every day Whistler teens have $5,000 to give away-but this spring, Grade 11 students at Whistler Secondary School did just that, selecting local non-profit Zero Ceiling as the recipient through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Canada. The YPI program, now in more than 300 schools across Canada, empowers high school students to research social issues in their community, connect directly with local charities, and advocate for those organizations through a classroom pitch.
Whistler council approves Lot 3 development permit-without confirmed funding

2 weeks ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Liz McDonald

Whistler's largest employee-housing project in the pipeline was issued a development permit this week, despite lacking millions in funding. Ahead of the development permit approval for Cheakamus Crossing, Lot 3 at 1600 Mount Fee Road on June 10, chief administrative officer Virginia Cullen presented a staff recommendation on the project's financial feasibility and risks of moving forward with construction while grant funding remains unsecured.
Whistler Summer Hiking Events Return with Helly Hansen’s Open Mountain Month 2025

2 weeks ago | squamishchief.com | Liz McDonald

Outdoor enthusiasts in the Sea to Sky corridor will have no shortage of adventure this summer, as Helly Hansen’s Open Mountain Month returns with a full slate of community-focused activities designed to deepen connection with nature. Now in its third year, the global initiative by the Norway-based outdoor apparel brand officially kicks off June 1.
Whistler and Sea to Sky get set for Helly Hansen’s Open Mountain Month 2025

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Liz McDonald

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