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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

Residents flock to Revelstoke Mountain Resort for Locals Day

A delayed start to the season didn’t deter locals from showing up to take on the mountain for Locals Day.

Surviving the winter blues in Revelstoke

Jennifer Wright with Columbia River Counseling says small wins need to be celebrated during winter months.

Revelstoke food bank fundraiser thermometer with a goal of $150,000.
Revelstoke Food Bank seeking monetary donations this holiday season

In place of gifts for their holiday program, Revelstoke Food Bank asks for help meeting their 2023 fundraising goal.

A poster for People Like Us movie featuring the title of the film, a snowy mountaintop scenery and one skier in the lower middle of the photo.
People Like Us champions Queer culture in outdoor sports

Local filmmaker Ryan Collins’ directorial debut screens at Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre Friday, Dec. 1.

A banner outlining a week of events hosted by Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society. Events are listed at bottom of article.
Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society makes space to discuss violence against women, children and gender minorities in 16 days of events.

Revelstoke Idea Factory launches new membership model

Revelstoke Idea Factory's new membership model removes barriers, William Clack tells Revelstoke Mountaineer.

THE STUDIO owners Jacqui Gardiner and Kenley Knock sit back to back on a log, arms crossed staring at the camera with a smile. Both are younger white women with dark brown hair longer than shoulder length,.
THE STUDIO Dance and Wellness wins rising star business of the year award

The local competitive and recreational dance studio was recognized at the 2023 Revelstoke Business Excellence Awards.

A collection of 20 individuals in business formal wear stand in front of a Revelstoke Business Excellence Awards banner, all smiling at the camera.
Revelstoke Business Excellence Awards celebrate 30 years highlighting community achievements

Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce awards community-nominated businesses and organizations for their contribution to Revelstoke.

A side view of the Revelstoke dam, showing the infrastructure.
Despite river fluctuations, additional warning system for Revelstoke Dam not needed, BC Hydro explains

Revelstoke Dam is part of the Columbia river’s sudden fluctuation, but BC Hydro says an alert when levels change isn’t needed.

Emergency Food Drive brings in over 9,000 lbs of donations

After the Emergency Food Drive brought in 9,000 lbs of food, Revelstoke food bank says donations need still needed for winter months.