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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

Vaccine the best measles prevention, not vitamins or 'parties': B.C. health official

Vaccine the best measles prevention, not vitamins or 'parties': B.C. health official

Vaccination rates have declined in recent years, B.C.'s deputy provincial health officer says
B.C. puppy recovering after needing surgery from ill-fitting harness

B.C. puppy recovering after needing surgery from ill-fitting harness

B.C. SPCA reminds pet owners how to properly fit harness for pets
B.C. report details recommendations for event safety after Lapu Lapu tragedy

B.C. report details recommendations for event safety after Lapu Lapu tragedy

The report, however, doesn't address April 26 attack as it's part of ongoing criminal investigation
B.C. MLA's office hit with 'unsophisticated' homemade explosive: RCMP

B.C. MLA's office hit with 'unsophisticated' homemade explosive: RCMP

North Vancouver RCMP now looking for 2 persons of interest in investigation of explosive device
4 charged, including active military members, in anti-government plot: RCMP

4 charged, including active military members, in anti-government plot: RCMP

Police say group was planning to 'forcibly take possession' of land in Québec City
B.C. killer Pickton died after inmate shoved broken broom handle into face

B.C. killer Pickton died after inmate shoved broken broom handle into face

A new report from the Correctional Service of Canada's investigation board details the events leading up to the death of B.C. serial killer, Robert Pickton.
B.C.'s first menopause clinic records 150 appointments since opening

B.C.'s first menopause clinic records 150 appointments since opening

Opened in January, Vancouver centre is Western Canada's 1st clinic dedicated to menopause care
55 Canadians in immigration-related detention in the U.S.: Global Affairs

55 Canadians in immigration-related detention in the U.S.: Global Affairs

Federal government says that number is 'typical'
Lytton wildfire caused after RCMP trailer-wheel 'ejected'

Lytton wildfire caused after RCMP trailer-wheel 'ejected'

Mounties confirm brush fire started after a wheel fell off an RCMP trailer.
Eligible B.C. residents can access up to $19K for one-time IVF treatment

Eligible B.C. residents can access up to $19K for one-time IVF treatment

Program first announced in Budget 2024 for April 1, 2025, but pushed back 3 months
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