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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

Two cats survive Elphinstone house fire early Tuesday morning

Two cats survive Elphinstone house fire early Tuesday morning

The lucky felines were found in the house by fire prevention officer Chris Facchin, after the flames had been extinguished.
Celebration of life planned for Jesse Hawkins in Pender Harbour

Celebration of life planned for Jesse Hawkins in Pender Harbour

Girlfriend Cassie Stoll wants Hawkins to be remembered as a loving, talented 'man who loved life.'
Incident at Horseshoe Bay terminal means passengers must exit vehicles

Incident at Horseshoe Bay terminal means passengers must exit vehicles

According to witnesses, Route 3 to Langdale has also been affected with bottom loading only on some trips.
Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital now home site for mobile MRI

Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital now home site for mobile MRI

Mobile MRI should help cut wait times for Sunshine Coast residents waiting for the health service.
Sunshine Coast RCMP seeking information on stabbing, shooting and car crash

Sunshine Coast RCMP seeking information on stabbing, shooting and car crash

Sunshine Coast RCMP believe the three incidents, which took place on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21, are related.
Black Bean owners say move to Molly's Reach will allow expansion

Black Bean owners say move to Molly's Reach will allow expansion

Siblings David and Becca Bristow are excited to 'Welcome back,' guests to the iconic Gibsons diner by the end of February.
Black Bean Cafe to take over iconic Molly's Reach location

Black Bean Cafe to take over iconic Molly's Reach location

Famous for the role it played in the "Beachcombers" TV series, Molly's Reach is a popular Gibsons landmark.
New Year's Day ferry cancellations on Langdale/Horshoe Bay route

New Year's Day ferry cancellations on Langdale/Horshoe Bay route

Morning ferries out of Langdale have been cancelled due to mechanical problem on Queen of Surrey.
Of a certain age: Not a lot of good news for seniors in 2024 report

Of a certain age: Not a lot of good news for seniors in 2024 report

Report by the provincial seniors advocate shows surgery wait-times and lack of housing and access to care, are increasing concerns.
How a Roberts Creek company helped save 'Beyoncé Bowl' halftime show

How a Roberts Creek company helped save 'Beyoncé Bowl' halftime show

Cavallo Hoof Boots saved the day when stage and entrance for NFL 2024 Christmas Day performance, turned out to be too slippery for the horses.
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