Jennifer Thuncher

@Thuncher

Journalist | Editor of The Squamish Chief | Proud @SFU and @LangaraJSchool grad | @JackWebsterFdn award winner | She/her. (DM me for Signal.)

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Joined April 2009

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Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · 22 h

Editorial: Is #Squamish ready for car-free living? squamishchief.com/opinion/editor… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. The push to make communities more walkable and less reliant on cars took a dramatic turn this week as the District of Squamish approved a zero-parking residential project downtown.

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · 3 h

Summer McIntosh wins first gold medal at worlds in her quest for five squamishchief.com/national-sport… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. SINGAPORE (AP) — For Summer McIntosh of Canada, it's one gold medal won at the swimming world championships with four to go.

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · 13 h

Five tips to stay safe while adventuring in the Sea to Sky Following recent deaths and rescues in the corridor, BC Adventure Smart’s Sandra Riches shares her expertise. @BCAdvSmart #Squamish squamishchief.com/local-news/fiv… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. Following recent deaths and rescues in the corridor, BC Adventure Smart’s Sandra Riches shares her expertise.

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Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · 15 h

New #Squamish child care centre at Valleycliffe Elementary squamishchief.com/local-news/new… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. Squamish Nation has bestowed name on the 36-spot facility.

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · 23 h

Hey, wherever you are, can you take a picture of the price of regular gas at your local pump and post it below? Please include the town's name. It is for a story I am working on. Deadline today, July 26. Thank you!

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 26

Terrible start to this weekend. Tragedy on the water: Man dies near Squamish-Cheakamus river junction #Squamish squamishchief.com/local-news/tra… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. 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.

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 26

District of Squamish faces potential strike as union votes 100% in favour of job action #bcpoli #SQUAMISH squamishchief.com/local-news/dis… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. 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...

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 25

Very cool. #Squamish startup’s firefighting drone advances in global competition squamishchief.com/local-news/squ… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. From Squamish to Sweden, FireSwarm’s innovative Thunder Wasp is gaining international recognition for its potential to revolutionize fire response.

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 25

B.C. judge strikes out claims against Pembina in Cedar #LNG dispute squamishchief.com/resources-agri… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. Steelhead LNG will get a second chance to amend its claims in a lawsuit alleging corporate espionage in connection with a major B.C. gas-processing facility.

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 25

Our reporter Ina Pace got out on the water with these rescuers. See: RCM-SAR Station 4 #Squamish—protecting Howe Sound The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue team in Squamish isn’t just about emergency response—it’s about constant preparation. squamishchief.com/in-the-communi…

Thuncher's tweet card. The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue team in Squamish isn’t just about emergency response—it’s about constant preparation.

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 25

Lots of stuff you should know if you live here or are coming to visit!⬇️⬇️ Squamish today: Be wildfire smart—thankfully, a fire in the valley yesterday was quickly doused squamishchief.com/local-news/squ… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. Also, a weak weather disturbance is bringing cooler temperatures and a chance of showers to the B.C. coast today, but sunshine is expected to return by Sunday.

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 25

Oh, heck no! Shouldn't he be wearing a fall protection harnesses.

nnon aesthetic things@PicturesFoIder · Jul 24

End of shift of a tower crane operator.

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Kirk LaPointe@kirklapointe · Jul 24

My latest for @lodestar_media is on the do-as-we-say, not-as-we-do @Dave_Eby government on bargaining with the @bcgeu: biv.com/news/commentar…

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Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 25

Top read story in our chain right now. Hockey players' acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling #hockeycanadatrial #Canada squamishchief.com/national-sport… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. LONDON — The acquittal of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team who were accused of sexual assault continues to reverberate in the southwestern Ontario city where their high-prof...

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 25

Hockey players' acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling squamishchief.com/national-news/… via @squamishchief

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 25

Whew. Thank goodness! Three workers emerge from B.C. mine after 'meticulously executed' rescue #miners squamishchief.com/the-mix/three-… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. ISKUT — Three workers who were trapped in a remote northern British Columbia mine have been rescued after more than 60 hours underground. Red Chris mine operator Newmont Corp. said the three men were...

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 25

How dangerous are mosquito bites in the Sea to Sky? Health official weighs in #Squamish squamishchief.com/local-news/how… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. After four people became seriously ill from mosquito bites last year, health authorities have launched a new surveillance project across the Sea to Sky region.

Jennifer Thuncher@Thuncher · Jul 24

Mariza Nasu reflects on placing fourth at U17 Pan-American Championships #SQUAMISH squamishchief.com/local-sports/m… via @squamishchief

Thuncher's tweet card. The Squamish wrestler's coach, Frank Mensah, doesn't think 'any obstacle' will halt her development