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Lauren Collins

Lauren Collins

I joined Black Press Media at 19 years old, starting with an internship and freelance work with the Surrey Leader and the Cloverdale Reporter before making the move to the Parksville Qualicum Beach News. 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
604-999-6721
Email
lauren.collins@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Lauren

More British Columbians decorate for Halloween than Christmas, BC Hydro says

More British Columbians decorate for Halloween than Christmas, BC Hydro says

About 7% say they ‘overtly or covertly’ compete with their neighbours for the best display
B.C.’s chief coroner stepping down after 13 years in the role

B.C.’s chief coroner stepping down after 13 years in the role

Lisa Lapointe’s 3rd term ends in February 2024; Public Safety Ministry will start recruitment process
$500K in equipment recovered after B.C. business robbed twice in 24 hours

$500K in equipment recovered after B.C. business robbed twice in 24 hours

Burnaby RCMP say the equipment was found after 3 properties were searched in Mission
B.C. commits $1.4M to continue research into gambling addictions, policies

B.C. commits $1.4M to continue research into gambling addictions, policies

UBC’s researchers have been looking into the links between gambling, video gaming and loot boxes
Two-thirds of Canadians know a woman who has experienced assault: Poll

Two-thirds of Canadians know a woman who has experienced assault: Poll

However, there is a gender gap on awareness around abuse
Father, 13-year-old son the victims of targeted Richmond homicide, police say

Father, 13-year-old son the victims of targeted Richmond homicide, police say

4-year safety review for electric kick scooters to begin in B.C. in the spring

4-year safety review for electric kick scooters to begin in B.C. in the spring

The study will evaluate how the scooters can be safely integrated into local transportation networks
Whistleblower protection expands to public K-12 education system in B.C.

Whistleblower protection expands to public K-12 education system in B.C.

The Public Interest Disclosure Act was passed in 2018
B.C. declares Dec. 12 Christine Sinclair Day

B.C. declares Dec. 12 Christine Sinclair Day

The soccer star will play her final game for Canada on Dec. 5 in Vancouver
3 firefighters accused of assaulting homeless man in Trail

3 firefighters accused of assaulting homeless man in Trail

One of the men, Gregory Ferraby, is also charged with uttering threats in another incident