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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

Low-grade tornado touches down on Sunshine Coast during recent windstorm

Low-grade tornado touches down on Sunshine Coast during recent windstorm

It had a preliminary recording of EF0 – the lowest on the tornado scale
Record number of women elected to B.C. legislature in 2024

Record number of women elected to B.C. legislature in 2024

However, when broken down by parties, women aren't always in the majority
Counterfeit cannabis-laced candies seized from 2 Island dispensaries: RCMP

Counterfeit cannabis-laced candies seized from 2 Island dispensaries: RCMP

Federal RCMP also searched suspected stash site in Port Alberni, production facility in Lantzville
ICBC receives 305 claims in B.C.'s south coast after atmospheric river

ICBC receives 305 claims in B.C.'s south coast after atmospheric river

Insurance corporation says its too early to determine any costs related to the claims
1,700 people die of toxic overdoses in B.C. in first 9 months of 2024

1,700 people die of toxic overdoses in B.C. in first 9 months of 2024

187 people died in August, and another 183 died in September 2024
B.C.'s Dr. Bonnie Henry says her role is to find balance as best as she can

B.C.'s Dr. Bonnie Henry says her role is to find balance as best as she can

Public health officer asked about her role if B.C. Conservatives form government
Record-breaking flu, COVID shots given in 2024 vaccination kickoff in B.C.

Record-breaking flu, COVID shots given in 2024 vaccination kickoff in B.C.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provided the update on B.C.'s respiratory illness season in Victoria on Tuesday (Oct. 22). More to come.
B.C. believes crime is rising despite statistics to the contrary: Poll

B.C. believes crime is rising despite statistics to the contrary: Poll

Save Our Streets says communities across B.C. dealing with their own versions of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
First Nations call for alert system after children go missing in B.C., Manitoba

First Nations call for alert system after children go missing in B.C., Manitoba

2 non-verbal Indigenous children on the autism spectrum went missing in Canada last week
Judge dismisses use of force claims against B.C. police in 'chaotic' brawl

Judge dismisses use of force claims against B.C. police in 'chaotic' brawl

The entire fight, arrest 'took place in less than a minute' on Granville Street in Vancouver
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