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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

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.
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.
B.C.'s drought: What exactly are droughts and what causes them?

B.C.'s drought: What exactly are droughts and what causes them?

It's more than just a dry spell that causes a drought — here are some of the factors scientists study in determining when a place is in a state of drought.
Simple substitutions for common kitchen ingredients

Simple substitutions for common kitchen ingredients

Does COVID-19 have you home-bound? No need to run to the grocery store
Hallmark plans Christmas movie marathon this weekend to ease COVID-19 stress

Hallmark plans Christmas movie marathon this weekend to ease COVID-19 stress

Don’t forget to clean your vehicle to help prevent COVID-19

Don’t forget to clean your vehicle to help prevent COVID-19

Cartoon of Steve Irwin welcoming animals to heaven goes viral

Cartoon of Steve Irwin welcoming animals to heaven goes viral

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