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Lys Morton

Lys is your community journalist for Revelstoke Mountaineer. He grew up in Calgary with the Rockies as a weekend stomping grounds and spent a decade on Vancouver Island for school and working as the community reporter for The Discourse Nanaimo. Your friendly neighborhood trans guy, Lys is focused on showcasing underrepresented voices, community joy and innovation and finding a new way to tell big stories. When not reporting around town, you can find him slowly working his way through his book collection while his two cats either curl up for pets or throw themselves around the place.

Lys's Latest Articles

Helicopter with Revelstoke mosquito larvae treatment on the Columbia River flats.

Regional district starts seasonal mosquito larvae treatment around Revelstoke

By Lys Morton ● Development ● Jun 3, 2026

Irregular water levels were a key factor to the mosquito boom in Revelstoke last year, mosquito biologist says.

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Fable Book Parlour front store entrance and new signage after City of Revelstoke development permit approval.

New city website aims to ease permitting, communications and more

By Lys Morton ● Development ● Jun 3, 2026

Accessible development permit language and easier website navigation key for local businesses submitting applications, Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce CEO says.

New city website aims to ease permitting, communications and more Read More »

A collection of soccer players from the Revelstoke Drop-In Soccer Co-Ed Clash soccer tournament. all playing a game on the field.

Revelstoke Drop-In Soccer hosts Co-Ed Clash

By Lys Morton ● Recreation and Sports ● Jun 3, 2026

Second annual tournament celebrates local soccer community and ‘healthy chirping’ with games at Queen Elizabeth Park.

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Wide shot of Revelstoke Forum with aging ceiling and facility amenities. It will be replaced by the Revelstoke Multipurpose Facility

Cost top of mind in community engagement on multipurpose facility

By Lys Morton ● Development ● May 27, 2026

Residents surveyed about Revelstoke Forum replacement say long-term recreational growth is a goal but tax-payer burden must be considered.

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Go By Bike Week participants walk their bike across the street leading to Grizzly Plaza in Revelstoke

Revelstoke bylaws adapt to growing bike culture and e-bike riders

By Lys Morton ● Development ● May 27, 2026

Biking bylaws are expected to change over the next decade as new infrastructure and assisted bikes roll out, manager of development services says.

Revelstoke bylaws adapt to growing bike culture and e-bike riders Read More »

Two bikers on a dirt trail at Revelstoke Mountain Resort with a gap in the trees showing the lower valley and one of the resort gondola cars

Revelstoke Mountain Resort extends bike park hours for summer season

By Lys Morton ● Recreation and Sports ● May 27, 2026

Evening hours, new group rides and local races on the schedule as the resort focuses on maintaining current trails.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort extends bike park hours for summer season Read More »

Paul Simon, a younger white man and Gary Sulz, and older white man sitting in chairs partially facing each other in an office and talking about Revelstoke STRs

City staff recommend existing short-term rental regulations following public engagement

By Lys Morton ● Featured ● May 13, 2026

Council will finalize the short-term rental policy in June with community feedback in mind.

City staff recommend existing short-term rental regulations following public engagement Read More »

Coldest Night of the Year crowds gathered outside the Revelstoke Legion front door and parking.

Revelstoke Legion offers new members free annual membership

By Lys Morton ● Regional ● May 13, 2026

With the local legion coming to the end of its trusteeship, Royal Canadian Legion’s centennial celebration is a chance to bolster numbers, the vice president says.

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