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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

B.C. doctors launch campaign to highlight inequities in rural healthcare

B.C. doctors launch campaign to highlight inequities in rural healthcare

Fair Care Everywhere calls for increased staffing, better transportation, fair pay for physicians
B.C. promises up to 100 forestry-related jobs with $5M-boost for 12 projects

B.C. promises up to 100 forestry-related jobs with $5M-boost for 12 projects

7 forest-sector capital, 5 planning projects located throughout British Columbia
Only 1 property outside of Vancouver cracks the 10 most expensive in B.C.

Only 1 property outside of Vancouver cracks the 10 most expensive in B.C.

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's house is in the top spot once again
Trudeau announces new lieutenant governor of B.C.

Trudeau announces new lieutenant governor of B.C.

Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia will take over the role from Janet Austin
B.C. to continue 'special measures' for December income assistance cheques

B.C. to continue 'special measures' for December income assistance cheques

The ministry says the usual amount of cheques were delivered in November, despite postal strike
216 animal protection investigations led to seizures in 2024: B.C. SPCA

216 animal protection investigations led to seizures in 2024: B.C. SPCA

Organization says there has been a 350% increase in animal protection investigation disputes
Body recovered, 1 person remains missing mudslide south of Squamish

Body recovered, 1 person remains missing mudslide south of Squamish

1 home was impacted from the mudslide along the Sea to Sky Highway
Cold case: Man with links to Quesnel ID'd as 1988 homicide victim

Cold case: Man with links to Quesnel ID'd as 1988 homicide victim

Peterborough police say Gerald Durocher had connections to B.C., but had been living in Ottawa
B.C. not maintaining service levels as senior population grows: Advocate

B.C. not maintaining service levels as senior population grows: Advocate

1.1 million British Columbians are over the age of 65
Public hearing called Vancouver police conduct in Myles Gray death

Public hearing called Vancouver police conduct in Myles Gray death

Dates not yet determined, retired B.C. Supreme Court justice appointed as adjudicator
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