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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

Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island windstorm could see gusts up to 100 km/h

Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island windstorm could see gusts up to 100 km/h

Rainfall warning also in effect for Courtenay to Campbell River
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
155 British Columbians died from toxic drugs in October 2024

155 British Columbians died from toxic drugs in October 2024

It's the lowest monthly number of deaths since September 2020
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
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