Hi there,

I love December. It’s busy and dark, of course, but shorter days translate to more time to reflect on the year as we bring it to a close. 

As our team has been gathering to reflect on our wins, I wanted to share with you a few highlights made possible by readers who financially support Sun Peak Independent News’ reporting with whatever they can afford.

At SPIN, we don’t just measure impact by number of clicks. We want to know if our reporting led to any tangible change in the community. While it’s impossible to know exactly how our reporting makes a difference, here are a few examples:

• SPIN brought you stories about the life and legacy of former mayor Al Raine.

• We guided you through the council by-election in Sun Peaks.

• We provided a comprehensive voter’s guide for the federal election, including information on how and where to vote and local candidates

• We regularly provided news you can use, like a round up of a few staff housing options in Sun Peaks.

• We covered the transition of the health centre, getting vital information to residents in a time of uncertainty.

These are just some of the ways our reporting is helping people engage with major community decisions that affect our lives and livelihoods and make a tangible difference in the community.

We have so many more stories to share with you in 2026 and these weekly newsletters and online stories rely on your support.

We're at 20 per cent of our Dec. 20 fundraising goal. Will you be the next supporter?

In our view, there’s no better way to make a local impact this end-of-year giving season. 

You can cancel your support at any time, and we mean it when we say every little bit counts!

With gratitude,