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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

California sea lion found on beach at Davis Bay is in rough shape

California sea lion found on beach at Davis Bay is in rough shape

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society rescued the sea lion Wednesday.
Songwriter pens ode to ferry dependent Sunshine Coast

Songwriter pens ode to ferry dependent Sunshine Coast

Robin Atchison says 'Well I Had Time' is just one observation about life on the Coast.
April Fools: BC Ferries launching floating 'Faerie Festival' off the Sunshine Coast

April Fools: BC Ferries launching floating 'Faerie Festival' off the Sunshine Coast

Raffi tribute artist Staphi performing
RCMP incident report: Why drinking beer in the ferry lineup is a bad idea

RCMP incident report: Why drinking beer in the ferry lineup is a bad idea

Sunshine Coast residents continue to fall for a variety of scams.
Volunteers needed to spread 'bear aware' message to neighbours

Volunteers needed to spread 'bear aware' message to neighbours

Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance wants volunteers to help spread the word on how to keep bears moving along.
Sunshine Coast business owners invited to talk tariffs at town hall

Sunshine Coast business owners invited to talk tariffs at town hall

Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting the virtual meeting to help business owners navigate 25 per cent tariffs.
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.
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