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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

Texada grizzly, same bear spotted in Sechelt and Gibsons in 2024

Texada grizzly, same bear spotted in Sechelt and Gibsons in 2024

Conservation Officer Service says due to its 'aggressive behaviour,' the bear is not a candidate for relocation a third time.
BC SPCA’s pet food banks face increased demand with fewer donations

BC SPCA’s pet food banks face increased demand with fewer donations

As of May, the BC SPCA pet food bank helped 2,364 dogs and 2,963 cats between the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island.
Fire mitigation cleanup at shíshálh Nation longhouse all about community

Fire mitigation cleanup at shíshálh Nation longhouse all about community

'Serve Your swiya' is an initiative launched by tsain-ko Corporation to bring people together.
Sechelt Airport master plan includes ideas for increased tourism

Sechelt Airport master plan includes ideas for increased tourism

Official airport certification is also recommended for the aerodrome, located in ts'uḵw'um (Wilson Creek).
Salvation Army's Camp Sunrise celebrates 100th anniversary

Salvation Army's Camp Sunrise celebrates 100th anniversary

The Gibsons-based summer camp is hosting an open house in July to celebrate the milestone.
Sechelt mayor's motion to support temporary foreign workers denied

Sechelt mayor's motion to support temporary foreign workers denied

Sechelt councillors say their absence from meeting had nothing to do with animosity towards the mayor.
Man saved from Davis Bay thanks to civilians on kayaks and boats

Man saved from Davis Bay thanks to civilians on kayaks and boats

The man, who walked into the water Sunday night, initially fought off rescuers attempting to save him and had to be restrained.
Of a Certain Age: Let’s ban those ageist greeting cards

Of a Certain Age: Let’s ban those ageist greeting cards

The Office of the Seniors Advocate of BC recently completed a report on ageism and it's a real thing.
Sechelt supports Royal Canadian Air Force flyby on Canada Day

Sechelt supports Royal Canadian Air Force flyby on Canada Day

Air force requested permission letter from council before proceeding with application from Downtown Sechelt Business Association.
As of May 29, national dental plan open to all eligible Canadians

As of May 29, national dental plan open to all eligible Canadians

Those already enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan were to renew by June 1, to continue coverage with no gaps.
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