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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

B.C. believes crime is rising despite statistics to the contrary: Poll

B.C. believes crime is rising despite statistics to the contrary: Poll

Save Our Streets says communities across B.C. dealing with their own versions of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
First Nations call for alert system after children go missing in B.C., Manitoba

First Nations call for alert system after children go missing in B.C., Manitoba

2 non-verbal Indigenous children on the autism spectrum went missing in Canada last week
Judge dismisses use of force claims against B.C. police in 'chaotic' brawl

Judge dismisses use of force claims against B.C. police in 'chaotic' brawl

The entire fight, arrest 'took place in less than a minute' on Granville Street in Vancouver
Reports to Crown counsel continue to decrease in B.C.: Report

Reports to Crown counsel continue to decrease in B.C.: Report

B.C. has 'very large faucet' that could help with California's drought: Trump

B.C. has 'very large faucet' that could help with California's drought: Trump

B.C. is facing its own ongoing drought
More of northeast B.C. burned in 2023, 2024 than previous 60 years combined

More of northeast B.C. burned in 2023, 2024 than previous 60 years combined

Low snow pack, an early spring and warm temperatures really set B.C. up for high drought codes
4,000 British Columbians matched with family doctors each week, Dix says

4,000 British Columbians matched with family doctors each week, Dix says

The Health Connect Registry launched in July 2023
B.C. promises rental homes for health-care workers near new Surrey hospital

B.C. promises rental homes for health-care workers near new Surrey hospital

Premier David Eby says it will be funded through B.C. Builds
Bella Coola search and rescue recognized for 2023 rescue with $10K, award

Bella Coola search and rescue recognized for 2023 rescue with $10K, award

Bella Coola Valley Search and Rescue honoured for going above and beyond
B.C. plans for free menopausal hormone therapy with up to $40M from feds

B.C. plans for free menopausal hormone therapy with up to $40M from feds

Agreement also includes funding for diabetes medication, contraception
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