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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: No ‘bomb cyclone,’ but wind warning is back

Sunshine Coast weather: No ‘bomb cyclone,’ but wind warning is back

Winds of up to 70 km-h, are expected later today and tonight, which are strong enough to knock down trees.
Sechelt man honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Sechelt man honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

On Nov. 9, retired Col. Keith Maxwell was presented with the medal by MP Bonita Zarrillo.
Sunshine Coast RCMP briefs: Gibsons resident lost $20,000 to scam

Sunshine Coast RCMP briefs: Gibsons resident lost $20,000 to scam

Theft, impaired driving and a found red and blue canoe make up list of recent police incidents.
Update: Postal workers will deliver essential mail Wednesday

Update: Postal workers will deliver essential mail Wednesday

Rural Suburban Mail Carriers walked the picket line in Sechelt Friday, Nov. 15.
Major funding announced for Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station

Major funding announced for Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station

The federal government has committed $13.4 million to PODS, scheduled to open in 2027.
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.
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