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Scott Tibballs

Scott Tibballs

Scott is a reporter with a passion for covering all levels of politics, having darkened the office doorsteps of mayors, ministers and more. Since 2014 he has covered local, provincial and federal elections across Victoria state, Queensland and British Columbia. He has a Master of Journalism from the University of Melbourne, and an undergraduate arts degree majoring in politics from La Trobe University.

An Australian by birth, Scott moved to Canada in 2018, became a citizen in 2023 and considers the mountains to be his home. In summer he’s attached to his mountain bike or finding his way uphill on foot, while in winter he’s a keen downhill skier.

Recent Work by Scott

Aspiring West Van-Sea to Sky candidate: Falcon 'sacrificed the party for what?’

Aspiring West Van-Sea to Sky candidate: Falcon 'sacrificed the party for what?’

A prospective BC United candidate opens up on Kevin Falcon's decision to suspend the campaign.
West Vancouver-Sea to Sky candidates react to BC United withdrawal

West Vancouver-Sea to Sky candidates react to BC United withdrawal

The three other major parties running had expected BC United to defend the riding, which it has held since 1991.
People’s Party to run candidate in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

People’s Party to run candidate in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

Peyman Askari said he felt compelled to get involved in politics to push back on government overreach
Fuel-thinning compromises coastal forests’ natural fire resilience: Whistler ecologist

Fuel-thinning compromises coastal forests’ natural fire resilience: Whistler ecologist

New paper supports thesis that fuel-thinning is not appropriate for Coastal forests
NDP nominates youth advocate to go toe-to-toe with Kevin Falcon in his own riding

NDP nominates youth advocate to go toe-to-toe with Kevin Falcon in his own riding

Squamish-raised Callista Ryan has long been associated with student politics, and was acclaimed by the NDP as its choice to tackle Kevin Falcon in Vancouver-Quilchena
Whistler developer launches library of building designs

Whistler developer launches library of building designs

The designs are off-the-shelf housing options for smaller organizations, designed to reduce the cost of development
Update: Lightning storm sparks several new fires near Whistler

Update: Lightning storm sparks several new fires near Whistler

Aircraft are helping fight lightning-caused wildfires near Whistler and Pemberton, in areas with difficult terrain that make them hard to get to
Whistler chips in $3.2M towards $45M-plus housing project in Cheakamus

Whistler chips in $3.2M towards $45M-plus housing project in Cheakamus

The project recently enjoyed an infusion of more than $12M from the province
Whistler opens its wallet to bankroll Invictus Games request

Whistler opens its wallet to bankroll Invictus Games request

The RMOW will direct $240k in MRDT funding to village animation for the games to be held next year
Whistler hotel worker jailed for two years for sexual assault, appeal dismissed

Whistler hotel worker jailed for two years for sexual assault, appeal dismissed

The worker sexually assaulted a co-worker at a private residence in 2020
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