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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

Inquiry clears seven VPD officers in 2015 death of Myles Gray

Inquiry clears seven VPD officers in 2015 death of Myles Gray

Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner is reviewing the findings into the Sechelt man's death and allegations of police misconduct.
New year-round villas open at West Coast Wilderness Lodge

New year-round villas open at West Coast Wilderness Lodge

New luxury suites include full kitchens, ideal for year-round stays.
‘Save the Persephone’ campaign launches to restore beloved 'Beachcombers' boat

‘Save the Persephone’ campaign launches to restore beloved 'Beachcombers' boat

Star of CBC’s, 'Beachcombers,' restoration of the iconic boat is scheduled to begin next spring.  
Gibsons man found not criminally responsible for killing his mother seeks unescorted outings

Gibsons man found not criminally responsible for killing his mother seeks unescorted outings

After killing his mother in 2020, Kevin Christopher Webster has since inherited her estate.
Gibsons bagpipe player part of best 3A drum corps in the world

Gibsons bagpipe player part of best 3A drum corps in the world

Piper Craig Buchanan plays with the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band, which competed at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland this past weekend -- with video.
BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

Town of Gibsons has until end of the year to finalize details of the restoration project in order to make BC Ferries budget deadline.
After a 10-year search, Relic's jet boat from 'The Beachcombers' returns to Gibsons

After a 10-year search, Relic's jet boat from 'The Beachcombers' returns to Gibsons

It took a decade of searching, but Dean Fatovic finally located and returned the jet boat to Gibsons, where the CBC TV series was filmed.
Cell-phone paparazzi putting humans — and bears — at risk

Cell-phone paparazzi putting humans — and bears — at risk

Elphinstone resident Michael Master was trying to move a bear away from his neighbourhood, when people started showing up to take photos with their phones, hindering his attempts.
Lulu the ‘miracle’ dog found but sadly died just hours later

Lulu the ‘miracle’ dog found but sadly died just hours later

Lulu, the missing hairless Chinese crested dog wearing rainbow pajamas, whose story gripped a community, succumbed to dehydration and hypothermia just hours after being rescued.
B.C.'s drought: Drought veterans share communication strategies

B.C.'s drought: Drought veterans share communication strategies

After dealing with severe droughts for decades, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) developed and administers one of America’s most progressive and comprehensive water conservation programs, making it a go-to expert for cities across North America looking for advice and information.
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