Award winning communications specialist with thousands of published clips in newspapers and magazines throughout North America.
Ski Lesson
Dec/Jan 2020 - BC Business magazine. Vail Resorts somewhat uneven, pre-COVID ownership of Whistler Blackcomb had both its positives (yay, Epic Pass) and negatives (boo, lift shutdowns).
In the Shadow of Giants
Book review of Tracking Giants by Amanda Lewis in the Literary Review of Canada (LRC).
Resort Town Bringdown...
With the cost-of-living outpacing incomes in resort and recreation towns around Canada—
and influxes of urbanites displacing longtime residents—can locals hope to adapt? Flip to page 22 to find out!
When Are The Golden Years?
Aging is 'not for sissies.' The fantastic weekend warriors in this story can attest to that.
B.C.’s Orange-Letter Day
A bit late posting up this one; my now decidedly cold take on former premier John Horgan's victory in 2020 - which truly seems like a lifetime ago.
Right Sized Ever After? A Tale of Two Families
Even before COVID-19, many professionals were telecommuting and working from home. Here's the story of how it's turned out for two BC families. Story begins on page 32.
Center of Attention: Alex Honnold, El Capitan, and the Media Machine
It didn't take long for news of rock climber Alex Honnold's ascent of El Capitan to burn through the internet.
Death of a Co-op
What the hell happened at MEC? It's complicated (and not all of the answers are forthcoming). A journey back into MEC's past, and a possible blueprint for the future.
Wide Open Spaces: 5 Things to Think About Before Choosing a Rural Life
Even pre-pandemic, Canadians were flocking to smaller towns and cities.
Myra Canyon trail back on track
Kettle Valley Railway back in action after fires, fundraising.
Exploring the Cayes of Belize on a stand-up paddleboard
That time when Island Expeditions invited me to go stand up paddling in Belize.
If It Goes Up, The Traslin Brothers Are Down
Why Mike and Andy Traslin are the best brother act in Canadian skiing.