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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

Queen of Surrey suffered electrical issue first day back in service

Queen of Surrey suffered electrical issue first day back in service

While the vessel wasn't pulled from Route 3, between the Sunshine Coast and Horseshoe Bay, the problem did cause delays.
Complaints up in Sechelt between 2024 and 2025: RCMP report

Complaints up in Sechelt between 2024 and 2025: RCMP report

But property crime complaints in Sechelt for the same time period, remain the same at 131 files.
Award presented to Sunshine Coast nurses for helping save man's life

Award presented to Sunshine Coast nurses for helping save man's life

Nurses Aili Dawson and Jivy Gonzales just happened to be at Davis Bay when Ed Kaczmarek collapsed and stopped breathing.
Legendary 'Lou' the dog, known for his ocean swimming, has died

Legendary 'Lou' the dog, known for his ocean swimming, has died

Famous in Tuwanek for his solo adventures, the German short-haired pointer could often be found swimming with local seals.
Ferry advisory committees will not 'go quietly into the night'

Ferry advisory committees will not 'go quietly into the night'

BC Ferries released new framework document meant to replace FACs across the province.
Arrowhead Clubhouse invites the public to an open house May 8

Arrowhead Clubhouse invites the public to an open house May 8

The open house and barbecue are in celebration of Mental Health Week, May 5 to 11.
Sechelt council gets 'good news' on housing needs included in OCP

Sechelt council gets 'good news' on housing needs included in OCP

Sechelt has met all provincial requirements regarding residential policies within the Official Community Plan -- months before deadline.
RCMP incident report includes more impaired driving complaints

RCMP incident report includes more impaired driving complaints

Incidents of impaired driving are up across the Sunshine Coast from this same time last year, according to RCMP.
Update: Vigil planned in Gibsons for victims of Lapu Lapu Festival

Update: Vigil planned in Gibsons for victims of Lapu Lapu Festival

SCRD board chair and Sechelt and Gibsons mayors offer condolences to family members who lost loved ones as the result of the mass killing.
Firearms incident at Madeira Park results in multiple charges

Firearms incident at Madeira Park results in multiple charges

During the arrest, police seized two long guns, including a loaded shotgun.
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