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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

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.
Squamish wildfire: Photo gallery, story list and a call for community 'daffodils'

Squamish wildfire: Photo gallery, story list and a call for community 'daffodils'

As a wildfire continues to impact the Squamish area, The Squamish Chief has compiled a photo gallery showcasing images submitted by residents. The publication is also inviting readers to send messages of appreciation—called 'daffodils'—to local first responders.
Wildfire forces Squamish's Skyridge Montessori to close temporarily

Wildfire forces Squamish's Skyridge Montessori to close temporarily

A fast-growing wildfire near Squamish has forced the temporary closure of Skyridge Montessori School after parents first spotted smoke on Monday afternoon; Sea to Sky School District schools remain open.
Update: 18th Annual Squamish Sikh parade postponed due to wildfire

Update: 18th Annual Squamish Sikh parade postponed due to wildfire

The Squamish Sikh Society has postponed the event, set for June 14, due to the out-of-control wildfire at the north end of town.
'I’m nobody special': Squamish Mounties honoured with valour awards for bravery

'I’m nobody special': Squamish Mounties honoured with valour awards for bravery

Const. Mark McMahon says he wasn’t sure he’d make it home that night—but his brave actions during a tense arrest have now earned him one of B.C.’s top policing honours.
Update: Squamish Pride documentary set for tonight postponed due to wildfire

Update: Squamish Pride documentary set for tonight postponed due to wildfire

'We have made the decision to postpone tomorrow's screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story to a later date due to the active wildfire that is posing an imminent threat to the Brackendale.'
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.
Squamish photographer captures bears in the wild—without disturbing them

Squamish photographer captures bears in the wild—without disturbing them

With patience and a telephoto lens, Brian Aikens spent an hour photographing wild bears in their natural habitat—proving that great shots don’t require getting too close.
New exhibit highlights 50 years of Britannia Mine Museum history

New exhibit highlights 50 years of Britannia Mine Museum history

For generations, it’s been a landmark on the Sea to Sky Highway. Now, as it turns 50, the Britannia Mine Museum is inviting visitors to explore its rich past through an immersive new exhibition.
Supportive workplaces help employees open up about mental health, study finds

Supportive workplaces help employees open up about mental health, study finds

'People notice things,' says SFU professor Zhanna Lyubykh, whose latest research reveals that even subtle cues from management can influence whether workers feel safe disclosing their mental health challenges.
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