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Brandon Barrett

Brandon Barrett

Brandon is an award-winning journalist for Pique Newsmagazine. Originally hired by the now-defunct Whistler Question, he has lived in the resort since 2012, and now serves as Pique’s crime and food reporter, as well as features editor. He was the 2018 recipient of the John Collison Memorial Award for Investigative Journalism, and won gold at the 2021 B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Awards for best feature article over 10,000 circulation. He holds a criminology degree from Carleton University and a journalism diploma from Algonquin College.

Prior to his time in Whistler, he worked as a reporter in Medellin for English-language news site, Colombia Reports.

In his free time, Brandon is a performer, theatre producer, improv instructor and playwright. The co-founder of sketch show Comedy Quickies, he has written or co-written three feature-length plays: 2016’s Between Two Tall Mountains and 2018’s All Relative, part of the Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival, as well as 2019’s family comedy, A Whistler Vacation, which premiered at the Maury Young Arts Centre.

Email
bbarrett@piquenewsmagazine.com

Recent Work by Brandon

‘Spectacular’ centuries-old Douglas fir found in Whistler is ‘in a different league’

‘Spectacular’ centuries-old Douglas fir found in Whistler is ‘in a different league’

Ecologist estimates tree near Loggers Lake is close to 1,000 years old
Woman suing RMOW, Vail Resorts, Arts Whistler, others after tripping over chairlift

Woman suing RMOW, Vail Resorts, Arts Whistler, others after tripping over chairlift

Cheryl Ann Picot alleges she broke her foot in a 2021 fall by Whistler Blackcomb admin building in Upper Village
Whistler Blackcomb opening day set for Nov. 23

Whistler Blackcomb opening day set for Nov. 23

Skiers and riders have until Sept. 4 to purchase an Epic Pass before prices increase
Whistler’s Flag Stop Festival, a hidden secret no more, returns to The Point

Whistler’s Flag Stop Festival, a hidden secret no more, returns to The Point

Over its 12 years, the grassroots event has blossomed into a showcase for local and regional performers alike
Whistler dog walker spotted 'dragging' dog into 'forced bear encounter'

Whistler dog walker spotted 'dragging' dog into 'forced bear encounter'

Photographer Natalie Wannamaker says the woman ignored her warnings of bears in the area, bringing her on-leash dog within inches of a young bear on the Valley Trail
Federal grant would require Whistler to add at least 113 new housing units annually over next three years

Federal grant would require Whistler to add at least 113 new housing units annually over next three years

Successful application to Housing Accelerator Fund could mean millions for housing
How does Whistler fit into Canada’s ambitious new tourism strategy?

How does Whistler fit into Canada’s ambitious new tourism strategy?

Ottawa wants to grow tourism revenue 40% by 2030—and it’s looking to attract ‘high-value guests’ to do so
Whistlerite finds missing wedding ring lost nearly 30 years ago

Whistlerite finds missing wedding ring lost nearly 30 years ago

Now living in Sweden, Lottie Jangdal moved by efforts to return ring from half a world away
Woman dies after falling off Black Tusk

Woman dies after falling off Black Tusk

Nicole Killian, 28, was a nurse practitioner and member of Richmond rescue team in her native Vermont
How can Whistler preserve and optimize its existing housing supply?

How can Whistler preserve and optimize its existing housing supply?

From helping seniors age in place to incentivizing rentals in WHA ownership units, the RMOW is exploring ways to make better use of the resort’s employee accommodation
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