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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

Fitness hearing ordered for accused in Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival deaths

Fitness hearing ordered for accused in Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival deaths

Accused had been sent for a psychiatric assessment following his May 2 court appearance
Child, 4, dead and 2 women in hospital after Horseshoe Bay bus crash

Child, 4, dead and 2 women in hospital after Horseshoe Bay bus crash

Police asking people to avoid the area, investigation underway
Canada Post presents 'best and final' offers to its union

Canada Post presents 'best and final' offers to its union

Canadian Union of Postal Workers remains in a national overtime ban as negotiations continue
Canada 'faces another critical moment', King Charles says during throne speech

Canada 'faces another critical moment', King Charles says during throne speech

The speech from the throne is part of the royals 2-day visit to Ottawa
Union of B.C. Municipalities, First Nations call for Bill 15 to be withdrawn

Union of B.C. Municipalities, First Nations call for Bill 15 to be withdrawn

Province says Infrastructure Projects Act is meant to speed up projects
Trump to attend G7 Summit in Alberta in June

Trump to attend G7 Summit in Alberta in June

The 51st summit is scheduled for June 15-17 in Kananaskis
Two victories: Museum celebrates Chinese Canadian bravery during Second World War

Two victories: Museum celebrates Chinese Canadian bravery during Second World War

'A Soldier for All Seasons' commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the war
Door-to-door mail phase-out recommended, Canada Post 'effectively' bankrupt: report

Door-to-door mail phase-out recommended, Canada Post 'effectively' bankrupt: report

Commissioner says there is a way to preserve Canada Post as a national institution
Pushback continues on 2 bills, B.C. Greens say they won't support either

Pushback continues on 2 bills, B.C. Greens say they won't support either

Premier David Eby says he understands the suspicion, anxiety but it's about meeting demands of mayors, First Nations
Planned burn in 2023 wildfire near Gun Lake was 'reasonable': Report

Planned burn in 2023 wildfire near Gun Lake was 'reasonable': Report

The complaint claimed the planned ignition contributed to destruction of more than 40 homes
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