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Jennifer Thuncher

Jennifer Thuncher

Jennifer Thuncher is the editor and a journalist at The Squamish Chief, where she has worked since 2014.

When not editing others' copy or meeting with locals, Jennifer writes various stories — from community events to in-depth environmental pieces to sports and hard news.

When not at work, Jennifer spends time in Squamish's backcountry hiking or 4x4ing with her partner and their boss, a border collie rescue named Toby. In the summer, her passion is goat yoga — as in doing yoga with baby goats.

She welcomes your questions, story ideas, opinions and dog advice.

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Recent Work by Jennifer

Tragedy on the water: Man dies near Squamish-Cheakamus river junction

Tragedy on the water: Man dies near Squamish-Cheakamus river junction

A suspected medical event may have led to the death of a man who was enjoying time on the water before being discovered by his companion.
District of Squamish faces potential strike as union votes 100% in favour of job action

District of Squamish faces potential strike as union votes 100% in favour of job action

A unanimous vote by CUPE Local 2269 members has set the stage for a potential labour disruption in Squamish, where approximately 250 municipal employees are demanding better wages and working conditions.
Update: RCMP still seeking information on Dryden Creek wildfire

Update: RCMP still seeking information on Dryden Creek wildfire

The District of Squamish has officially entered a recovery period following the containment of the human-caused Dryden Creek wildfire that burned nearly 60 hectares.
Update: Hazardous conditions delay recovery in Squamish River incident

Update: Hazardous conditions delay recovery in Squamish River incident

Despite aerial and ground searches by local rescue teams, neither the vehicle nor one of its occupants has been found since it entered the swift-flowing waters of the Squamish River on June 14.
Four serious illnesses prompt mosquito study in B.C.'s Sea to Sky

Four serious illnesses prompt mosquito study in B.C.'s Sea to Sky

Health authorities are urging people visiting or living in the Sea to Sky region to take precautions against mosquito bites following four serious viral infections last summer.
Palestinian flag removed from Stawamus Chief after controversy

Palestinian flag removed from Stawamus Chief after controversy

BC Parks says it will not be pursuing enforcement actions now that the flag has been removed following Squamish Nation's request that it be taken down.
Squamish photographer captures powerful images of Dryden Creek wildfire

Squamish photographer captures powerful images of Dryden Creek wildfire

As flames threatened homes and forests near Squamish, local photographer Jillian A. Brown was there to capture not just the destruction, but the humanity that emerged from it.
Balancing outdoor fun with brain injury prevention

Balancing outdoor fun with brain injury prevention

'Your brain is your information highway,' says Dr. Shelina Babul, who warns that even mild head impacts can have lasting effects. As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, she offers practical advice for parents and athletes alike.
First LNG modules arrive at Woodfibre site in Squamish

First LNG modules arrive at Woodfibre site in Squamish

Construction is 'going vertical' at the Woodfibre LNG site near Squamish as workers begin installing enormous pre-fabricated steel structures that arrived by sea over the weekend.
Hospitality workers on Woodfibre LNG floatel vote to unionize

Hospitality workers on Woodfibre LNG floatel vote to unionize

60 hospitality cleaners and catering staff aboard the MV Isabelle X floatel have voted to join UNITE HERE Local 40, now seeking improved wages, conditions and protections.
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