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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

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
Carney appoints 28 cabinet ministers, 10 secretaries of state in Ottawa

Carney appoints 28 cabinet ministers, 10 secretaries of state in Ottawa

Prime minister promises the strongest economy within the G7
Vancouver police officer demoted following sexual misconduct hearing

Vancouver police officer demoted following sexual misconduct hearing

Keiron McConnell was accused of sexual misconduct by fellow female officers, student
Suspect charged in unrelated Surrey, Vancouver murders

Suspect charged in unrelated Surrey, Vancouver murders

Nahom Gizaw, 21, faces two counts of second-degree murder and remains in custody
B.C. 'engine' driving newly sovereign Canada: Eby after First Ministers' meeting

B.C. 'engine' driving newly sovereign Canada: Eby after First Ministers' meeting

B.C. premier says he and other premiers emphasized softwood lumber is a 'momentum builder'
Cardinal Robert Prevost named Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost named Pope Leo XIV

White smoke seen, signalling decision made
Former judge appointed as commissioner in B.C.'s event safety review

Former judge appointed as commissioner in B.C.'s event safety review

11 people, at least 2 dozen injured at Lapu Lapu Day event, a street festival in Vancouver
Coroner orders investigation be reopened into death of Indigenous B.C. woman

Coroner orders investigation be reopened into death of Indigenous B.C. woman

Tatyanna Harrison's body was found May 2, 2022 in a marina the day before she was reported missing
'It won't be for sale': Carney sits down for 1st meeting with Trump

'It won't be for sale': Carney sits down for 1st meeting with Trump

Trump says 'never say never' about Canada becoming 51st state
B.C. MP selected as interim NDP leader

B.C. MP selected as interim NDP leader

The Vancouver Kingsway MP has held his seat since first being elected in 2008
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