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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: Winds gusting up to 60 km/h in the forecast

Sunshine Coast weather: Winds gusting up to 60 km/h in the forecast

Wind and rain are reported to be in store for the Sunshine Coast today and over the weekend.
Sechelt wants province to introduce 'good neighbour agreement'

Sechelt wants province to introduce 'good neighbour agreement'

District of Sechelt wants supportive housing and shelter operators to enter into agreements with local governments.
Garden Bay resident blames poor road conditions for seven-hour ordeal

Garden Bay resident blames poor road conditions for seven-hour ordeal

Jane McOuat was in an ambulance for four hours after it got stuck in the snow Feb. 4.
New youth rugby league launches on the Sunshine Coast

New youth rugby league launches on the Sunshine Coast

From Langdale to Lund, the Coastal Wolves Rugby Club welcomes boys and girls, ages five to 12.
Sunshine Coast grocers commit to increasing Canadian content

Sunshine Coast grocers commit to increasing Canadian content

Grocery stores in Sechelt and Gibsons plan to replace US products with Canadian options asap, due to Trump's tariff threat.
Missing man found deceased near Sutton Islets

Missing man found deceased near Sutton Islets

The man's boat was found idling in the water near Egmont.
Sechelt will apply to become second dark-sky community in Canada

Sechelt will apply to become second dark-sky community in Canada

If approved, a dark sky festival could become an annual tourism highlight on the Sunshine Coast.
Briefs: RCMP say man attempted to pass counterfeit bill at gas station

Briefs: RCMP say man attempted to pass counterfeit bill at gas station

Sunshine Coast RCMP incident report also includes a scam, found property and hit and run on the highway.
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.'
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