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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

Canada Day events on the Sunshine Coast: parades, pancakes and a flyby

Canada Day events on the Sunshine Coast: parades, pancakes and a flyby

In Sechelt, July 1 marks the end of syíyaya Days, an 11-day, community wide celebration of Indigenous culture, which includes Canada Day.
Take Canada Day camping to the next level with gourmet s'mores

Take Canada Day camping to the next level with gourmet s'mores

The adult versions of these gooey treats include candied bacon, salted caramel and even bourbon.
Sechelt council approves development permit for Trail Bay Centre

Sechelt council approves development permit for Trail Bay Centre

The shopping mall in downtown Sechelt will see renovations and changes take place inside and out.
2025 syíyaya Days begin with traditional songs and dance

2025 syíyaya Days begin with traditional songs and dance

shíshálh Nation is hosting an 11-day community-wide celebration of Indigenous culture and reconciliation that continues now through July 1.
Sechelt council will send letter of support for TFW to MP Weiler

Sechelt council will send letter of support for TFW to MP Weiler

Council also wants Sunshine Coast to be included in temporary foreign workers Rural Community Immigration Program.
Canada Post and its second-largest union reach an agreement

Canada Post and its second-largest union reach an agreement

CPAA-represented employees primarily manage post offices in rural Canada
Salish Soils founder nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year award

Salish Soils founder nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year award

Aaron Joe says the company offers solutions to resource regeneration by composting and recycling waste that otherwise would end up in a landfill.
Motion in support of temporary foreign workers back at Sechelt council

Motion in support of temporary foreign workers back at Sechelt council

Mayor hopes motion asking for help from the federal government will pass at this second meeting.
Sechelt man missing since December

Sechelt man missing since December

RCMP are asking for information on Jesse Pearson.
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.
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