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Sun Peaks' only local news source, 20 years strong. Digital and print stories feature what’s most important to you: the people, local events and issues. sunpeaksnews.com/ Part of the Discourse Community Publishing network discoursecommunitypublishing.ca

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 07/08/2026

Tourism Sun Peaks postpones the 2026 Heartland Country Festival, eyes fall for new dates 🤠 While the new dates have yet to be released, tickets for this year’s Heartland Country Festival in Sun Peaks will be transferred or refunded. Read more: sunpeaksnews.com/heartland-fe... #SunPeaks #Heartland

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Tourism Sun Peaks postpones the 2026 Heartland Country Festival, eyes fall for new dates Sun Peaks Independent News

While the new dates have yet to be released, tickets for this year’s Heartland Country Festival in Sun Peaks will be transferred or refunded.

Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 07/08/2026

Megan Pretorius finishes first in the 2026 Canadian Downhill Championships 🚵‍♀️ 15-year-old Megan Pretorius was the fastest female rider of the day during the race, adding to her impressive season so far. Read more: sunpeaksnews.com/national-dh-...

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Megan Pretorius finishes first in the 2026 Canadian Downhill Championships Sun Peaks Independent News

15-year-old Megan Pretorius was the fastest female rider of the day during the race, adding to her impressive season so far.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 07/08/2026

Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality launches new platform for non-emergent issues 🙌 The platform will assist residents and guests with requests, concerns or complaints for the municipality, director of operations says. Read more: sunpeaksnews.com/non-emergent...

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Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality launches new platform for non-emergent issues Sun Peaks Independent News

The platform will assist residents and guests with requests, concerns or complaints for the municipality, director of operations says.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 04/08/2026

Where to go and what to know: Participating in the 2026 Sun Peaks general election 🗳️ All the basics of running and voting in the October 2026 general election in Sun Peaks. Read more: sunpeaksnews.com/2026-sun-pea...

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Where to go and what to know: Participating in the 2026 Sun Peaks general election

All the basics of running and voting in the October 2026 general election in Sun Peaks.

Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 04/08/2026

How to prepare for an evacuation: the basics 🆘 When preparing for an emergency evacuation, pack a go bag, register for support services and stay informed. Read more: sunpeaksnews.com/how-to-prepa... #SunPeaks #Wildfire

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How to prepare for an evacuation: the basics

When preparing for an emergency evacuation, pack a go bag, register for support services and stay informed.

Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 04/08/2026

Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality seeks public input on Development Cost Charges Bylaw update 💰 The proposed Development Cost Charges Bylaw update would increase development cost charges by nearly 18 per cent. Read more: sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-mo... #SunPeaks

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Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality seeks public input on Development Cost Charges Bylaw update

The proposed Sun Peaks Development Cost Charges Bylaw update would increase development cost charges by nearly 18 per cent.

Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 27/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone who stepped up to support SPIN during our Spring Supporter Drive! Together, we hit our fundraising goal! 💪 "If we want local news & just about everybody does, it’s then important to support local news." — SPIN supporter sunpeaksnews.com/support-us/

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 22/06/2026

It's the final day of our Spring Supporter Drive — and we're just 10 readers away from reaching our goal of 30 new monthly supporters! Why? "Because you produce a monthly newspaper online and in print and provide free distribution. It's worth $5. per month!" sunpeaksnews.com/support-us/

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 12/06/2026

It's our Spring Supporter Drive, where we ask readers who value this local journalism to step up as monthly supporters by June 22. As one supporter wrote: "We have a place at Sun Peaks and when ever I visit I look forward to picking up my copy of your paper." sunpeaksnews.com/support-us/

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 12/03/2026

Municipal staff recommend sourcing a consultant in renewed search for a health centre operator 🏥 A consultant may provide ‘dedicated resource’ focused on reopening the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre. sunpeaksnews.com/municipal-st...

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 12/03/2026

Sun Peaks Freestyle Club celebrates 2025/2026 ‘season of momentum’ ⛷️ Next year will mark 10 years of supporting local athletes for the Sun Peaks Freestyle Club, which hopes to build on the success of the 2025/2026 season. sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-fr... #SunPeaksFreestyle

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Sun Peaks Freestyle Club celebrates 2025/2026 ‘season of momentum’

Next year will mark 10 years of supporting local athletes for the Sun Peaks Freestyle Club, which hopes to build on the success of the 2025/2026 season.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 12/03/2026

Sun Peaks athlete Charlie Roberts scores World Cup points in Japan ⛷️ Local skier Charlie Roberts qualifies for the upcoming World Cup in Azerbaijan after placing in the top thirty in Japan. Read more at Sun Peaks Independent News! #SunPeaks #Skiing sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-at...

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Sun Peaks athlete Charlie Roberts scores World Cup points in Japan

Local skier Charlie Roberts qualifies for the upcoming World Cup in Azerbaijan after placing in the top thirty in Japan.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 12/03/2026

Skiers don costumes to take over the slopes at the 2026 T-REX event 🦖 The Sun Peaks Nordic Club’s third T-REX event drew a crowd for its annual time-limit relay March 7. Read more! #SunPeaks #NordicSkiing sunpeaksnews.com/skiers-don-c...

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Skiers don costumes to take over the slopes at the 2026 T-REX event

The Sun Peaks Nordic Club’s third T-REX event drew a crowd for its annual time-limit relay March 7.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 27/02/2026

While the municipality still has no timeline for reopening the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre, a new report provides details of the process to date. #SunPeaks #healthcentre sunpeaksnews.com/five-months-...

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Five months after the Sun Peaks health centre closure, the municipality releases a new progress report – Sun Peaks Independent News

While the municipality still has no timeline for reopening the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre, a new report provides details of the process to date.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 27/02/2026

Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality announced Feb. 27 that Dr. Catherine Nowierski has withdrawn her proposal to operate the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre. #SunPeaks #HealthCentre

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Negotiations crumble as proponent withdraws proposal to operate the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre

Municipality and proponent 'unable to reach mutually acceptable terms' to reopen the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre.

Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 19/02/2026

International Rotary Ski Fellowship brings global ski week and adaptive sports fundraising to Sun Peaks ⛷️ Sun Peaks will host the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians’ 2026 North American Ski Week this March. sunpeaksnews.com/internationa...

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International Rotary Ski Fellowship brings global ski week and adaptive sports fundraising to Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks will host the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians’ 2026 North American Ski Week this March.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 19/02/2026

Where dinner meets the descent: Inside Sun Peaks’ Alpine Fondue and Ski 🫕 Popular among guests and locals, this unique experience offers a taste of the Alps in Sun Peaks. sunpeaksnews.com/where-dinner...

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Where dinner meets the descent: Inside Sun Peaks’ Alpine Fondue and Ski

Popular among guests and locals, this unique experience offers a taste of the Alps in Sun Peaks.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 19/02/2026

Report sheds light on the potential future of the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre 🩺 The Sun Peaks Community Health Centre Working Group report offers a peek into the challenges of the past and the possible future operational structure of a reopened clinic. sunpeaksnews.com/report-sheds...

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Report sheds light on the potential future of the community health centre

Sun Peaks Community Health Centre working group report offers a peek into what the future operational structure might look like.

Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 13/02/2026

Proposed waste changes could reshape how Sun Peaks manages garbage and compost Regional district proposes restrictions on commercial loads and commercial organic waste ban at Sun Peaks Transfer Station aimed at reducing taxpayer-subsidized disposal costs. sunpeaksnews.com/proposed-was...

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Proposed waste changes could reshape how Sun Peaks manages garbage and compost

Regional district proposes restrictions on commercial loads and commercial organic waste ban at Sun Peaks Transfer Station aimed at reducing taxpayer-subsidized disposal costs.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 13/02/2026

Regional district brings brick-and-mortar library proposal to council sunpeaksnews.com/regional-dis...

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Regional district brings brick-and-mortar library proposal to council

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District presented early-stage plans to council Feb. 3, outlining potential next steps toward a permanent library facility supported by $750,000 in capital reserves.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 13/02/2026

TELUS Nancy Greene Alpine Classic draws 34 teams, raises funds for Sun Peaks Education Racers of all abilities gather in Sun Peaks for a weekend of competition and fundraising at the 2026 TELUS Nancy Greene Alpine Classic. sunpeaksnews.com/telus-nancy-...

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TELUS Nancy Greene Alpine Classic raises funds for Sun Peaks Education

Racers of all abilities gather in Sun Peaks for a weekend of competition and fundraising at the 2026 TELUS Nancy Greene Alpine Classic.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 13/02/2026

Choosing terrain carefully during B.C.’s February warm-up As temperatures climb, a widespread weak layer is becoming increasingly reactive, catching riders off guard and elevating avalanche danger across many regions. sunpeaksnews.com/choosing-ter...

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Choosing terrain carefully during B.C.’s February warm-up

As temperatures climb, a widespread weak layer is becoming increasingly reactive, catching riders off guard and elevating avalanche danger across many regions.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 13/02/2026

‘The not knowing is the hardest part’: Anxiety grows as Sun Peaks Community Health Centre remains closed Residents call for more communication on a potential timeline for reopening the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre. sunpeaksnews.com/the-not-know...

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‘The not knowing is the hardest part’: Anxiety grows as Sun Peaks Community Health Centre remains closed

Residents call for more communication on a potential timeline for reopening the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre.

Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 13/02/2026

One injured in head-on collision on Heffley-Louis Creek Road RCMP says that the accident is under investigation. sunpeaksnews.com/one-injured-... #BCnews

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One injured in head-on collision on Heffley-Louis Creek Road

RCMP says that the accident is under investigation.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 13/02/2026

Rotary Club of Sun Peaks honours Jim Alix with Paul Harris Fellowship Long time local receives one of the highest honours from Rotary Club of Sun Peaks. sunpeaksnews.com/rotary-club-... #sunpeaks #rotaryclub

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Rotary Club of Sun Peaks honours Jim Alix with Paul Harris Fellowship

Long time local receives one of the highest honours from Rotary Club of Sun Peaks.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 29/01/2026

Sun Peaks Resort reveals 2026 winter ambassadors 🎿 Sun Peaks’ Winter Ambassador Program brings together skiers and riders of all ages and disciplines to represent the resort. sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-re...

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Sun Peaks Resort reveals 2026 winter ambassadors

Sun Peaks’ Winter Ambassador Program brings together skiers and riders of all ages and disciplines to represent the resort.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 29/01/2026

Rotary Club of Sun Peaks expands food support initiatives for local workers 🍲 The Rotary Club is addressing food insecurity among seasonal workers through confidential grocery box support and free community meal initiatives in partnership with local businesses. sunpeaksnews.com/rotary-club-...

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Rotary Club of Sun Peaks expands food support initiatives for local workers

The Rotary Club is addressing food insecurity among seasonal workers through confidential grocery box support and free community meal initiatives in partnership with local businesses.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 28/01/2026

Tourism Sun Peaks reflects on 2025 as a year of momentum and growth ⛰️ Tourism Sun Peaks says a “big, messy” year is paying off, with a push to build a year-round destination. sunpeaksnews.com/tourism-sun-...

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Tourism Sun Peaks reflects on 2025 as a year of momentum and growth

Tourism Sun Peaks says a “big, messy” year is paying off, with a push to build a year-round destination.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 28/01/2026

Community, film and connection take centre stage at Sun Peaks Film Festival 🎥 Sold-out screenings, heartfelt films and dedicated volunteers defined ArtZone’s Sun Peaks Film Festival, where locals came together to celebrate storytelling and community. sunpeaksnews.com/community-fi...

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Community, film and connection take centre stage at Sun Peaks Film Festival

Sold-out screenings, heartfelt films and dedicated volunteers defined ArtZone’s Sun Peaks Film Festival, where locals came together to celebrate storytelling and community.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 28/01/2026

Land claims, clarified: What does the Cowichan title case mean for Sun Peaks? 🧡 As misconceptions spread about Indigenous land claims and private property, lawyers unpack the history, legal realities and local implications. sunpeaksnews.com/land-claims-...

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Land claims, clarified: What does the Cowichan title case mean for Sun Peaks?

As misconceptions spread about Indigenous land claims and private property, lawyers unpack the history, legal realities and local implications.

Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

The Friday Race Series returns Feb. 6 ⛷️ The long-awaited return of the recreational Friday Race Series, cancelled since 2020, will delight downhillers of all ages, restoring an important social and cultural tradition to Sun Peaks Resort. sunpeaksnews.com/the-friday-r...

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The Friday Race Series returns Feb. 6

The long-awaited return of the recreational Friday Race Series, cancelled since 2020, will delight downhillers of all ages, restoring an important social and cultural tradition to Sun Peaks Resort.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

My not so secret Sun Peaks 🎥 How the Netflix original movie My Secret Santa is driving film tourism and global awareness for the resort. sunpeaksnews.com/my-not-so-se...

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My not so secret Sun Peaks

How the Netflix original movie My Secret Santa is driving film tourism and global awareness for the resort.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Survey: What stories should Sun Peaks Independent News cover in 2026? 🗞️ Help us shape our editorial agenda for the year. sunpeaksnews.com/survey-what-...

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Survey: What stories should Sun Peaks Independent News cover in 2026?

Help us shape our editorial agenda for the year.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Business owners are invited to Sun Peaks’ fourth annual networking event 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾 Local business owners invited to connect, collaborate and build community at an annual Sun Peaks networking event supported by Sun Peaks Rotary. sunpeaksnews.com/business-own...

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Business owners are invited to Sun Peaks’ fourth annual networking event

Local business owners invited to connect, collaborate and build community at an annual Sun Peaks networking event supported by Sun Peaks Rotary.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Local dental hygienist opens services in Sun Peaks 🦷 sunpeaksnews.com/local-dental...

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Local dental hygienist opens services in Sun Peaks

A local dental hygiene practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience has launched an independent practice in Sun Peaks to provide preventive oral health care, helping residents maintain overall heal...

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Sun Peaks Fire and Rescue respond to evening apartment fire in Sun Peaks 🚒 Fire crews say an automatic sprinkler system activated before their arrival, helping contain an electrical fire and prevent injuries. sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-fi...

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Sun Peaks Fire and Rescue respond to evening apartment fire in Sun Peaks

Fire crews say an automatic sprinkler system activated before their arrival, helping contain an electrical fire and prevent injuries.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

‘Now and into the future’: New agreement lays groundwork for Neskonlith–TNRD relations 🧡 Signed Dec. 18, the agreement outlines a formal process for cooperation on planning, development and key regional issues. sunpeaksnews.com/now-and-into...

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New agreement lays groundwork for Neskonlith–TNRD relations

Signed Dec. 18, the agreement outlines a formal process for cooperation on planning, development and key regional issues.

Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

A look back on 2025 with the mayor ⛰️ Sun Peaks Mayor Rob O’Toole reflects on busy year marked by development, transitions and challenges. sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-ma...

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A look back on 2025 with the mayor

Sun Peaks Mayor Rob O’Toole reflects on busy year marked by development, transitions and challenges.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Family fun takes centre ice at Sun Peaks hockey game 🏒 The Dec. 22 hockey game brought parents and kids together for a friendly competition at the Sun Peaks Skating Rink. sunpeaksnews.com/family-fun-t...

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Family fun takes centre ice at Sun Peaks hockey game

The Dec. 22 hockey game brought parents and kids together for a friendly competition at the Sun Peaks Skating Rink.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Conditions report: A snowpack in transition 🏔️ Here’s what to know before heading out. sunpeaksnews.com/conditions-r...

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Conditions report: A snowpack in transition

Here’s what to know before heading out.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Kicking off the holidays in Sun Peaks 🎄 Vendors and visitors share their excitement about winter in Sun Peaks. sunpeaksnews.com/kicking-off-...

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Kicking off the holidays in Sun Peaks

Vendors and visitors share their excitement about winter in Sun Peaks.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

AltiTunes Music Festival set to bring two days of skiing and live music to Sun Peaks in April 🎧 Sun Peaks is gearing up for its biggest spring festival yet as the sold-out AltiTunes Music Festival heads to the resort in 2026. sunpeaksnews.com/altitunes-mu...

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AltiTunes Music Festival set to bring two days of skiing and live music to Sun Peaks in April

Sun Peaks is gearing up for its biggest spring festival yet as the sold-out AltiTunes Music Festival heads to the resort in 2026.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Applications now open for municipality non-profit grants 💵 Grants can be used for capital and event projects for non-profits in Sun Peaks. The deadline to apply is Jan. 12. sunpeaksnews.com/applications...

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Applications now open for municipality non-profit grants

Grants can be used for capital and event projects for non-profits in Sun Peaks. The deadline to apply is Jan. 12.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Kick off the holiday season in Sun Peaks ❄️ Sun Peaks launches 13th annual Holiday Kick-Off with three days of festivities, from artisan shopping and tree lighting to free skating and family activities. sunpeaksnews.com/kick-off-the...

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Kick off the holiday season in Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks launches 13th annual Holiday Kick-Off with three days of festivities, from artisan shopping and tree lighting to free skating and family activities.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Slow start, strong sprint: Sun Peaks navigates warm weather on opening weekend 🎿 Warm weather delays didn’t dampen enthusiasm as Sun Peaks opened with strong turnout, improving conditions and an early-season push from its snowmaking team. sunpeaksnews.com/slow-start-s...

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Slow start, strong sprint: Sun Peaks navigates warm weather on opening weekend

Warm weather delays didn’t dampen enthusiasm as Sun Peaks opened with strong turnout, improving conditions and an early-season push from its snowmaking team.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Sun Peaks Resort shares updates and future plans at third annual community engagement session 🏡 sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-re...

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Sun Peaks Resort shares updates and future plans at third annual community engagement session

Sun Peaks Resort shared major operational updates, new initiatives and long-term development plans during its sold-out annual community engagement session, emphasizing transparency and renewed connect...

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Sun Peaks moves closer to reopening the health centre 🩺 Municipality says work with Dr. Nowierski is advancing quickly as efforts to reopen the Sun Peaks Health Centre enter a key stage. sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-mo...

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Sun Peaks moves closer to reopening the health centre

Municipality says work with Dr. Nowierski is advancing quickly as efforts to reopen the Sun Peaks Health Centre enter a key stage.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 15/01/2026

Lights, camera, sixth annual Sun Peaks Film Festival! 🎥 Get ready for a range of films in Sun Peaks. sunpeaksnews.com/lights-camer...

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Lights, camera, sixth annual Sun Peaks Film Festival!

Get ready for a range of films in Sun Peaks.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 27/11/2025

‘This is what snowboarding and skiing is all about,’ participants say of third annual Rail Riot Justin Tarasoff’s Rail Riot makes mountain sports accessible, connecting riders, spectators and businesses in a lively campus event. sunpeaksnews.com/this-is-what...

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‘This is what snowboarding and skiing is all about,’ participants say of third annual Rail Riot

Justin Tarasoff’s Rail Riot makes mountain sports accessible, connecting riders, spectators and businesses in a lively campus event.

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Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com · 27/11/2025

Sun Peaks Fire Department gala raises over $35,000 🚒 sunpeaksnews.com/sun-peaks-fi...

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Sun Peaks Fire Department gala raises over $35,000

This year’s annual Sun Peaks Volunteer Fire Department Gala drew a lively crowd, broke the dance floor and brought in significant support for two local charities, highlighting the generosity and spiri...

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