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Lauren Collins

Lauren Collins

I joined Black Press Media at 19 years old with an internship and freelance work for the Surrey Leader and the Cloverdale Reporter, before making the move to the Parksville Qualicum Beach News on Vancouver Island. It was through that work that I became inspired by community journalism and the need for local news.
In 2018, I made the move back to the Surrey Now-Leader, covering crime, education, homelessness and data reporting before moving into my provincial reporting role in 2023.

Phone
778-726-4707
Email
lauren.collins@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Lauren

Thousands of B.C. social assistance cheques not delivered amid postal strike

Thousands of B.C. social assistance cheques not delivered amid postal strike

Ministry says some steps taken to distribute hard copy cheques amid Canada Post strike
B.C. First Nations chiefs want finfish coalition to release list of supporters

B.C. First Nations chiefs want finfish coalition to release list of supporters

Alliance says the group is misleading by saying there are 17 supporters
Katy Perry joins lineup for Invictus Games opening ceremony in Vancouver

Katy Perry joins lineup for Invictus Games opening ceremony in Vancouver

The Grammy-Award nominated artist will perform alongside Noah Kahan, Nelly Furtado and Roxane Bruneau
B.C. prepares for Taylor Swift's the Eras Tour (Vancouver's Version)

B.C. prepares for Taylor Swift's the Eras Tour (Vancouver's Version)

Webpage lists Taylor Swift themed events throughout the city in the lead up to the Dec. 6-8 concerts
B.C. man awarded $795K after injuries from a defective bear banger

B.C. man awarded $795K after injuries from a defective bear banger

Prior to the Fort St. John incident, the company was aware 1 person lost an eye due to the defect
VIDEO: Octopus braves bomb cyclone's underwater chaos off B.C. coast

VIDEO: Octopus braves bomb cyclone's underwater chaos off B.C. coast

Underwater camera records currents 3 times stronger than usual
Mission 1st of 144 B.C. RCMP detachments to rollout body-worn cameras

Mission 1st of 144 B.C. RCMP detachments to rollout body-worn cameras

By the end of the provincial rollout, RCMP anticipate there will be 3,000 cameras being used
Banman named whip as Rustad announces B.C. Conservatives shadow cabinet

Banman named whip as Rustad announces B.C. Conservatives shadow cabinet

Shadow cabinet is 'committed to restoring prosperity, public safety, and affordability': Rustad
B.C. looks to seize 2 Kelowna properties, alleging drug-trafficking link

B.C. looks to seize 2 Kelowna properties, alleging drug-trafficking link

The properties are located at 3885 Miller Rd. and 102-460 Neave Ct. 
90% of RCMP officers in Canada to use body-worn cameras in next year

90% of RCMP officers in Canada to use body-worn cameras in next year

RCMP's 'E' Division in B.C. to release info on provincial rollout on Nov. 21
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