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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

Body of second person swept away in Lions Bay landslide recovered

Body of second person swept away in Lions Bay landslide recovered

At approximately 5:30 p.m. today, Dec. 21, the body of the second resident was found by emergency crews. 
'A shining light': Family mourns new father who died in Highway 99 crash near Squamish

'A shining light': Family mourns new father who died in Highway 99 crash near Squamish

A funeral service for Manpreet Sanghera will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Squamish Funeral Home, with prayer to follow at the Squamish Sikh Temple.
'It's a very peaceful death': Demystifying medically assisted death in B.C.

'It's a very peaceful death': Demystifying medically assisted death in B.C.

Can you access MAID if you have dementia? 
Updated: Driver killed in Highway 99 crash north of Squamish

Updated: Driver killed in Highway 99 crash north of Squamish

The BC Coroners Service confirms that a man died in the rollover crash on Saturday night. 
One resident found dead after Lions Bay home hit by landslide, RCMP say

One resident found dead after Lions Bay home hit by landslide, RCMP say

'Emergency crews are continuing their search this evening for a second person associated with the home who remains unaccounted for.'
FireSwarm Solutions secures $500K for advanced wildfire-fighting drone technology

FireSwarm Solutions secures $500K for advanced wildfire-fighting drone technology

Squamish-based startup FireSwarm Solutions Inc. has secured the funding to further develop its autonomous drone technology for wildfire management.
'I'll never forget his face': Black bear trapped in car with Greek salad—and white paint

'I'll never forget his face': Black bear trapped in car with Greek salad—and white paint

'There's a black and white bear running around Squamish,' painter says of bear that broke into his vehicle for a Greek salad.
Carbon capture technology is vital in tackling climate change, says SFU prof

Carbon capture technology is vital in tackling climate change, says SFU prof

Learn about the role of carbon capture technology—like at Squamish’s Carbon Engineering—in combating climate change and the possible future of this ‘essential’ innovation.
'Just not true and that's not helpful': Squamish RCMP combats misinformation on social media

'Just not true and that's not helpful': Squamish RCMP combats misinformation on social media

RCMP Insp. Robert Dykstra addresses the alarming spread of unfounded kidnapping rumours in town, highlighting the importance of accurate information amid online fear.
Jeremy Valeriote reflects on his journey to becoming West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA

Jeremy Valeriote reflects on his journey to becoming West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA

What about his two big promises of regional transit and kiboshing Woodfibre LNG?
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