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Sandra Thomas

Sandra Thomas

Sandra Thomas is an award-winning journalist, who was once named best investigative reporter for B.C. and Yukon. But, what Sandra has always believed is, no matter how big or small the story, it’s the people involved who are at the heart of every issue.
Sandra was a reporter with the Vancouver Courier community newspaper for more than 20 years, before the paper closed due to Covid, and has now joined the Coast Reporter and is thrilled to have made the move from the city to the Sunshine Coast. Sandra is looking forward to meeting and learning from residents of the Coast community.
Sandra is also a travel writer and is vice-chair of the board of the Travel Media Association of Canada – B.C. and Yukon Chapter.

Recent Work by Sandra

Sunshine Coast weather: special weather advisory in effect

Sunshine Coast weather: special weather advisory in effect

The winds are expected to start picking up today and get stronger through tomorrow.
Sunshine Coast RCMP respond to a weapons call in Madeira Park

Sunshine Coast RCMP respond to a weapons call in Madeira Park

Police are hoping witnesses in Madeira Park may have dashcam or home video to share from Friday night.
RCMP incidents: Two purse snatchings in two days on the Coast

RCMP incidents: Two purse snatchings in two days on the Coast

Purses were stolen from carts while distracted shoppers were loading their vehicles.
Public hearing will be held in death of Sechelt resident Myles Gray

Public hearing will be held in death of Sechelt resident Myles Gray

The Police Complaint Commissioner has called a public hearing into the conduct of the seven Vancouver Police officers involved.
Grants available for innovative tourism ideas for Sunshine Coast

Grants available for innovative tourism ideas for Sunshine Coast

Deadline to submit ideas for Sunshine Coast/qathet 'Spark' Mentorships and Grants Program is Dec. 13.
Secret Cove boat fire still under investigation

Secret Cove boat fire still under investigation

A boat and trailer caught fire in Secret Cove, Tuesday afternoon.
New 'WLRS' minister Randene Neill says she remains focused on Coast issues

New 'WLRS' minister Randene Neill says she remains focused on Coast issues

Newly elected MLA says appointment as Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship good news for Powell River-Sunshine Coast.
Gibsons Wildlife Rehab Centre set to close at end of December

Gibsons Wildlife Rehab Centre set to close at end of December

An increase in costs and decrease in donations means the centre needs a holiday miracle to remain open.
RCMP asking for help in locating Jarrett Lernowich

RCMP asking for help in locating Jarrett Lernowich

Lernowich is wanted on an unendorsed warrant for sexual assault.
Sunshine Coast small business owners skeptical about advantage of GST tax break

Sunshine Coast small business owners skeptical about advantage of GST tax break

Sechelt business owner say temporary five per cent tax break could backfire for 'mom-and-pop shops.'
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