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Lys Morton

Revelstoke Mountaineer's community journalist Lys Morton, a white man with a shaved head and a small brown beard stands leaning against a metal Revelstoke sign with the Columbia river and a mountain range behind him. He is smiling at the camera.

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

New property tax and utility invoicing aims to reduce confusion, streamline systems

Revelstoke's change in how residents receive their property tax bill and utilities responds to community confusion and new technology.

Left to right, Jadyn Wong, Katie Burrell and Chelsea Conwright stand along the side of a camper van in a parking lot filled with snow, all holding a coffee and Jadyn holding a beer in a still from Weak Layers.
Weak Layers elevates ski comedy sub-genre

Weak Layers' Katie Burrell says authenticity and relatability within ski towns is the heart of the film's humor.

REVY.Live Outside invites local and visiting musicians to summer stage

REVY.Live hosts local, national and international artists for a summer of live music throughout July and August.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort hosts international freeride competition

Local freeride competitors chat what to expect at the competitive freeride qualifier at Revelstoke Mountain Resort on Jan. 22 and 25.

Councils listens to potential short term rental regulations.
Municipal short-term rental regulations review delayed

City staff expect to have reports on the implications of provincial short-term rental regulations by October.

Johnson Heights neighbourhood project cancelled

Staff to prioritize comprehensive re-write of zoning bylaw for 2024 as council approves shift in resource allocation.

Boot brush station and an individual showing how to scrape their boot off at the station. There is an information signage above the boot brush.
New boot brush stations at local trails combat invasive species spread

Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society installs boot brush stations at Mt. Begbie and Begbie Falls trailheads.

The access lift future spot, currently the men's washroom access on the second floor. There is a sign on the bathroom door telling folks about the upcoming project.
Community fundraising for Revelstoke Museum and Archives access lift rushes to finish line

An access lift will offer more patrons full access to the Revelstoke Museum and Archives as community funding helps secure the project.

Revelstoke Library home to a host of in-person clubs

From book clubs and Spanish conversation to craft clubs, there’s lots to do this winter at the Revelstoke Library.

CPKC Holiday Train performances at Revelstoke
CPKC Holiday Train rolls into Revelstoke

CPKC Holiday Train donates $10,000 to Revelstoke food bank in annual winter tradition traveling across Canada and the USA.