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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

Rare tornado in Sechelt during storm last week confirmed by university experts

Rare tornado in Sechelt during storm last week confirmed by university experts

After studying videos of the tornado, the Northern Tornadoes Project confirmed it was a twister that contributed to Nov. 4, storm damage.
Sunshine Coast Tourism wants to attract sports and film fans

Sunshine Coast Tourism wants to attract sports and film fans

The non-profit organization wants to see tourists visit the Coast year-round.
Sechelt resident was arrested as part of the 'Resistance' in WW2

Sechelt resident was arrested as part of the 'Resistance' in WW2

Now 104 years old, Tony Price shares details of his time in solitary confinement before being moved to an Ilag in Laufen, Bavaria.
Sunshine Coast RCMP briefs: Local scammed out of $900,000

Sunshine Coast RCMP briefs: Local scammed out of $900,000

The RCMP incident reports this week, include a man carrying a pellet gun designed to look like a hunting rifle and a local who lost more than $900,000 in a scam.
RCMP seek help in locating missing Sechelt woman

RCMP seek help in locating missing Sechelt woman

The young woman is homeless and often travels between the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver.
Some ferries cancelled from Langdale and Horsehoe Bay

Some ferries cancelled from Langdale and Horsehoe Bay

Due to mechanical issues on the Queen of Surrey, the 6:20 and 8:40 a.m. sailings from Langdale were cancelled.
RCMP request witnesses in tire slashing at Trail Bay Mall Oct. 28

RCMP request witnesses in tire slashing at Trail Bay Mall Oct. 28

A man was seen slashing the tire on a black Dodge Caravan parked in front of the RX Drug Mart.
World Happiness Report shows Canadians under 30, least happy

World Happiness Report shows Canadians under 30, least happy

John Helliwell, UBC professor emeritus of economics, is one of the founders of the report, which is now used to measure happiness around the world.
Photos: How did the Sunshine Coast fare during the atmospheric river?

Photos: How did the Sunshine Coast fare during the atmospheric river?

Conservation groups have to wait and see if water rushing into local creeks affected spawning salmon.
Inquiry clears seven VPD officers in 2015 death of Myles Gray

Inquiry clears seven VPD officers in 2015 death of Myles Gray

Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner is reviewing the findings into the Sechelt man's death and allegations of police misconduct.
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