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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

Banman named whip as Rustad announces B.C. Conservatives shadow cabinet

Banman named whip as Rustad announces B.C. Conservatives shadow cabinet

Shadow cabinet is 'committed to restoring prosperity, public safety, and affordability': Rustad
B.C. looks to seize 2 Kelowna properties, alleging drug-trafficking link

B.C. looks to seize 2 Kelowna properties, alleging drug-trafficking link

The properties are located at 3885 Miller Rd. and 102-460 Neave Ct. 
90% of RCMP officers in Canada to use body-worn cameras in next year

90% of RCMP officers in Canada to use body-worn cameras in next year

RCMP's 'E' Division in B.C. to release info on provincial rollout on Nov. 21
Canadian health agency confirms B.C.'s 1st case of avian flu in humans

Canadian health agency confirms B.C.'s 1st case of avian flu in humans

The teen is reported to be in critical condition at BC Children's Hospital
'Premier Dad': Reactions pour in across Canada after John Horgan's death

'Premier Dad': Reactions pour in across Canada after John Horgan's death

Horgan had 'tenacity, passion, and dedication for his work very few could match,': PM Justin Trudeau
B.C. teen remains in critical condition in suspected case of avian flu

B.C. teen remains in critical condition in suspected case of avian flu

The positive test still needs to be confirmed in Canada's national laboratory
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
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