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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.

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

Recent Work by Lauren

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

Carney shuffles cabinet, with aim to 'stand strong against Donald Trump'
1 dead after reports of person found unresponsive on Whistler Blackcomb

1 dead after reports of person found unresponsive on Whistler Blackcomb

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing
Tesla products removed from BC Hydro EV charger rebate program amid trade war

Tesla products removed from BC Hydro EV charger rebate program amid trade war

People who purchased, were pre-approved before March 12 will still qualify
UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled, 2-year-old boy found safe by Vancouver police

UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled, 2-year-old boy found safe by Vancouver police

Police say the suspect is in custody and officers are investigating
3 ex-B.C. Conservative MLAS to explore new party

3 ex-B.C. Conservative MLAS to explore new party

Vancouver MLA Dallas Brodie removed from caucus, 2 others follow suit in support
U.S. prohibition: All American alcohol to be removed from B.C. Liquor Stores

U.S. prohibition: All American alcohol to be removed from B.C. Liquor Stores

'When we look at American products, we don't even want to see them on the shelf anymore': Eby
2 B.C. Conservatives exit party after fellow MLA removed from caucus

2 B.C. Conservatives exit party after fellow MLA removed from caucus

There are now 41 Conservatives in the legislature, widening the gap with the NDP's bare majority of 47 seats
2 new travel-related measles cases confirmed in the Lower Mainland

2 new travel-related measles cases confirmed in the Lower Mainland

These are the 4th and 5th confirmed cases in B.C. since February
B.C. Conservatives say MLA Brodie mocked abuse victims, oust her from caucus

B.C. Conservatives say MLA Brodie mocked abuse victims, oust her from caucus

The move comes after Brodie publicly mocked, belittled testimony from former residential school students
Unhoused deaths in B.C. nearly tripled since 2020

Unhoused deaths in B.C. nearly tripled since 2020

Vancouver, central Vancouver Island and eastern Fraser Valley reported the highest number of deaths
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