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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

Coast Scene: Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt

Coast Scene: Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of kids – and the people who love them – showed up to the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt at Hackett Park, Sunday, April 20, for a visit with the Easter Bunny.
Coastal mayors demand urgent action on lack of ferry reliability

Coastal mayors demand urgent action on lack of ferry reliability

Mayors Silas White (Town of Gibsons) and Andrew Leonard (Bowen Island Municipality) have requested a formal call with Premier David Eby.
Sunshine Coast weather: Patio season is in full swing

Sunshine Coast weather: Patio season is in full swing

With lots of sun and warm, but moderate temperatures across the Coast, it's going to be a great weekend to be outside.
Akasha Farm in Wilson Creek has complied with rezoning requirements

Akasha Farm in Wilson Creek has complied with rezoning requirements

Sechelt council approved rezoning application to expand agritourism operation at the Tyson Road farm in ts'ukw'um.
Opinion: No fixed address – ensuring homeless have a voice in this election

Opinion: No fixed address – ensuring homeless have a voice in this election

RainCity Housing is bringing in extra staff to ensure homeless folks in Sechelt and Gibsons have their say at the polls.
Bear-resistant organics bins for Sandy Hook, Tillicum Bay or Tuwanek

Bear-resistant organics bins for Sandy Hook, Tillicum Bay or Tuwanek

Pilot project will determine whether District of Sechelt will invest in and expand bear-proof organics bin program.
Some vessels on BC Ferries Route 3 will travel at slower pace

Some vessels on BC Ferries Route 3 will travel at slower pace

BC Ferries says the reduction in speed should only add minutes to each trip.
Gibsons bylaw officers receive Leadership and Valour Award

Gibsons bylaw officers receive Leadership and Valour Award

The officers spotted a house fire and helped evacuate the residents who were unaware of the blaze.
RCMP incident report: Leave your dog at home, not in a hot vehicle

RCMP incident report: Leave your dog at home, not in a hot vehicle

Impaired driving charges on the rise on the lower Sunshine Coast.
BC Ferries says no extra sailings on Route 3 this Easter long weekend

BC Ferries says no extra sailings on Route 3 this Easter long weekend

As well, there will be 'very limited standby availability during peak travel days' between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay terminals.
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