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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 drug alert: Beige chunks sold as fentanyl, also contain bromazolam

Squamish drug alert: Beige chunks sold as fentanyl, also contain bromazolam

The Squamish Overdose Prevention Site provides drug checking and other services.
Squamish votes: What did the candidates say about reconciliation?

Squamish votes: What did the candidates say about reconciliation?

West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA hopefuls on what Indigenous reconciliation means to them. 
Squamish climber dies after fall on Mount Baker

Squamish climber dies after fall on Mount Baker

Multi-agency U.S. mission recovers body of 39-year-old.
Sea to Sky Corridor votes: Candidates on dementia care

Sea to Sky Corridor votes: Candidates on dementia care

West Van-Sea to Sky candidates were asked: Which initiatives in your party's platform will help improve access to dementia care services?
Update: Rockfall off Stawamus Chief impacts climbing routes, says BC Parks

Update: Rockfall off Stawamus Chief impacts climbing routes, says BC Parks

While this one was startling, rockfalls are common from the mountain.
The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

Experts voice mixed reactions to Eby's proposal for secure treatment within BC Corrections. Simon Fraser University's Kora DeBeck emphasizes holistic approaches and regulation over prohibition to tackle addiction issues.
See: Black bears are active in Squamish as they prepare for hibernation

See: Black bears are active in Squamish as they prepare for hibernation

Ethical wildlife photography: Expert tips from WildSafeBC.
Reducing Stigma and improving care: Calls from the Alzheimer Society of B.C. as election nears

Reducing Stigma and improving care: Calls from the Alzheimer Society of B.C. as election nears

With dementia cases in B.C. expected to triple by 2050, advocates push for a robust dementia strategy prioritizing stigma reduction, timely diagnosis, and improved long-term care options.
‘This would be amazing’; Bereaved Squamish mom hopes for expanded secure care

‘This would be amazing’; Bereaved Squamish mom hopes for expanded secure care

Brenda Doherty, whose young daughter died of an unintended overdose in 2018, is supportive of the premier’s promise of secure care. 
First Sea 2 Sky Midnight Commuter 58 Ultra: get set to run under the stars

First Sea 2 Sky Midnight Commuter 58 Ultra: get set to run under the stars

The Sea 2 Sky Midnight Commuter 58 Ultra is set to be an ultra-marathon that starts at midnight in Squamish and finishes in West Vancouver, with runners on the highway most of the route. 
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