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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

Carney vows 'to build the strongest economy in the G7' amid U.S. trade war

Carney vows 'to build the strongest economy in the G7' amid U.S. trade war

NDP's Singh to lay out plan to 'Trump-proof Canada,' Poilievre renewed trade deal would be ideal
Trump reveals 'Liberation Day reciprocal tariffs', effect on Canada unclear

Trump reveals 'Liberation Day reciprocal tariffs', effect on Canada unclear

U.S. dubs April 2 'Liberation Day' as more tariffs rollout following pause
Carney pauses campaign, heads back to Ottawa to discuss latest U.S. tariffs

Carney pauses campaign, heads back to Ottawa to discuss latest U.S. tariffs

This is the 2nd time Carney has resumed prime minister duties during the federal election
'Liberation Day' set for April 2 in U.S. as Canada braces for tariffs

'Liberation Day' set for April 2 in U.S. as Canada braces for tariffs

Tariffs against Canada, Mexico set to go into effect
148 kilograms of meth hidden in suitcases seized at Vancouver airport

148 kilograms of meth hidden in suitcases seized at Vancouver airport

Police say the drugs had a total street value of $500,000
'We are not for sale': Bublé sets patriotic note for Vancouver-hosted Junos

'We are not for sale': Bublé sets patriotic note for Vancouver-hosted Junos

Anne Murray receives Lifetime Achievement Award, Sum 41 gives final performance
Parents, adults in B.C. reminded to double-check measles vaccine records

Parents, adults in B.C. reminded to double-check measles vaccine records

B.C. remains at 5 confirmed measles cases since the beginning of 2025
'Extremely productive,' U.S. President Trump says after 1st call with Carney

'Extremely productive,' U.S. President Trump says after 1st call with Carney

Call the first between the 2 since Carney became Liberal leader
Carney reconvenes Canada-U.S. cabinet in wake of 25% auto tariffs

Carney reconvenes Canada-U.S. cabinet in wake of 25% auto tariffs

Latest executive order imposes tariffs on import of vehicles and some parts
B.C. aims to axe the carbon tax, effective April 1

B.C. aims to axe the carbon tax, effective April 1

There was a scheduled increase for the tax, which will no longer go ahead if the legislation passes
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