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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

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.
Vancouver Pride 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19

Vancouver Pride 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19

While the gatherings and events are on hold, the feeling of Pride can't be cancelled, say organizers
Cruise lines are planning for spring travel with guaranteed cancellation policies

Cruise lines are planning for spring travel with guaranteed cancellation policies

The cruise ship industry wants travellers to know it will soon be back in business, with some scheduling cruises as soon as April, 2020.
10 live webcams for armchair travellers stuck at home due to COVID-19

10 live webcams for armchair travellers stuck at home due to COVID-19

Live webcams are a great way to travel the world without leaving the comfort of your living room
As if COVID-19 isn’t enough, now we’re being warned about giant hornets

As if COVID-19 isn’t enough, now we’re being warned about giant hornets

The B.C. government wants residents to report sightings of this invasive species deadly to honey bees
Vancouver drag queens plan virtual shows after performances cancelled due to COVID-19

Vancouver drag queens plan virtual shows after performances cancelled due to COVID-19

"Two Queens. One Couch. All the Crazy."
Hallmark plans Christmas movie marathon this weekend to ease COVID-19 stress

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

If you’re stuck in the house and you’re running out of Netflix shows to binge...
I shopped for toilet paper amidst COVID-19 hysteria (PHOTOS)

I shopped for toilet paper amidst COVID-19 hysteria (PHOTOS)

Just how bare are our shelves in Metro Vancouver?
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