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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

Sunshine Coast RCMP help promote anti-fraud campaign with video

Sunshine Coast RCMP help promote anti-fraud campaign with video

The video is part of a new fraud-awareness campaign by Richmond RCMP developed to educate the public about investment scams.
Opinion: Show some respect. Extinguish beach fires and pack out your trash

Opinion: Show some respect. Extinguish beach fires and pack out your trash

Leaving a fire without extinguishing it, comes with a $575 fine -- and is also a sure sign you're a thoughtless jerk (just saying).
Future urban planning must consider bears: Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance

Future urban planning must consider bears: Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance

Alliance recently released 'Corridor for Coexistence,' a guide for urban development in areas inhabited by bears.
Of a certain age: Writing about Canada Day in a time of reckoning

Of a certain age: Writing about Canada Day in a time of reckoning

This Canada Day, wear that red-and-white and wave that flag -- or don't. That's the joy of freedom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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