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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

Public hearing on agritourism proposal heard from a dozen speakers

Public hearing on agritourism proposal heard from a dozen speakers

Speakers spoke both for and against proposal, which would see increased accommodation on small-scale farm in ts'ukw'um (Wilson Creek).
Second weather warning: ‘Astronomical tides’ and possible floods

Second weather warning: ‘Astronomical tides’ and possible floods

Environment Canada warns of possible flooding due to 'bomb cyclone,' bringing high winds.
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.
Four-unit strata building gets approved by Sechelt council

Four-unit strata building gets approved by Sechelt council

Increased density on single-family lot likely the way of the future, says mayor.
Sechelt's new water meters are already catching leaks

Sechelt's new water meters are already catching leaks

Update from SCRD also shows water meters are successfully detecting leaks.
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.
Power outages across the Coast should be resolved today, Nov. 13

Power outages across the Coast should be resolved today, Nov. 13

A transmission circuit failure was the culprit for most of the power outages in Gibsons.
Gibsons area schools are closed today, Nov. 13, due to windstorm

Gibsons area schools are closed today, Nov. 13, due to windstorm

The outages are affecting electricity, heat, phones and internet.
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