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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

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.
Woodfibre LNG aims to add second floatel to accelerate construction, add 900 jobs

Woodfibre LNG aims to add second floatel to accelerate construction, add 900 jobs

Company applying to regulatory agencies to add the second workplace accommodation to Squamish site.
Woodfibre LNG receives EAO warning over hazardous material storage

Woodfibre LNG receives EAO warning over hazardous material storage

Issues noted in February have since been resolved, the company says
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.
Buying or selling? Key insights into Squamish's evolving real estate landscape

Buying or selling? Key insights into Squamish's evolving real estate landscape

Two local experts help break down local real estate anomalies and provide tips.
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.
Former LNG Canada executive takes helm at Woodfibre LNG

Former LNG Canada executive takes helm at Woodfibre LNG

Luke Schauerte is the new CEO of the Squamish LNG export facility.
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.
Woodfibre LNG issued a warning for non-compliance by environmental regulator

Woodfibre LNG issued a warning for non-compliance by environmental regulator

Company says it is now in compliance and that the warning letter speaks to the first quarter of 2024.
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