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Olivier Laurin

Olivier Laurin

I'm a bilingual multimedia journalist from Montréal, Québec.

My curiosity drives me to explore the intricate relationships between people and their communities. I'm particularly drawn to stories that expose social injustices, advocate for animal welfare, and highlight captivating individuals.

Beyond journalism, I'm a passionate traveller, music aficionado, devoted movie enthusiast and food lover. You might spot me wandering through nearby forests, as I'm currently training for an ultramarathon that my friends convinced me to tackle.

Email
olivier.laurin@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Olivier

Tiny but mighty: celebrate camas, queen of Vancouver Island's Garry oak meadows

Tiny but mighty: celebrate camas, queen of Vancouver Island's Garry oak meadows

Small purple plant has been a vital source of carbohydrates in the diet of Indigenous peoples
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Life off the ‘rollercoaster’: Island father, 32, battles and beats rare cancer

Life off the ‘rollercoaster’: Island father, 32, battles and beats rare cancer

Jumoke Brown and partner launched GoFundMe to support family after sarcoma diagnosis
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Highly invasive, toxic plant spreading its roots through B.C. neighbourhoods

Highly invasive, toxic plant spreading its roots through B.C. neighbourhoods

Italian arum considered toxic to people and animals, and extremely hard to get rid of
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VIDEO: Dachshunds dash to the finish in fierce race at Victoria Pet Expo

VIDEO: Dachshunds dash to the finish in fierce race at Victoria Pet Expo

​​​​​​​The event offered a mix of entertainment, education and shopping, with more than 80 pet-related vendors
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UPDATE: Mark Carney set to arrive in B.C.'s capital region on election eve

UPDATE: Mark Carney set to arrive in B.C.'s capital region on election eve

After stops in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the politician will host a public event at 10 p.m.
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PHOTOS: Runners of all ages race through Victoria’s downtown for TC10K

PHOTOS: Runners of all ages race through Victoria’s downtown for TC10K

More than 7,000 runners participated in this year’s event
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High spirits, good vibes and a puff of smoke: B.C. capital lights up for 4/20

High spirits, good vibes and a puff of smoke: B.C. capital lights up for 4/20

With roots in Northern California in the early 1970s, the event celebrates cannabis culture
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‘These save lives’: Pop-up overdose prevention returns to Victoria hospital

‘These save lives’: Pop-up overdose prevention returns to Victoria hospital

Temporary, unsanctioned overdose prevention site set up a few blocks from Victoria’s Royal Jubilee
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16,000 deaths later: moms gather in Victoria to mourn lives lost to overdose

16,000 deaths later: moms gather in Victoria to mourn lives lost to overdose

Advocates and families decry lack of provincial action over thousands of 'avoidable' drug deaths
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B.C. mom says disabled son’s journey to adulthood plagued by drop in care

B.C. mom says disabled son’s journey to adulthood plagued by drop in care

'I felt pressured to get him on a drug, as opposed to having the proper amount of human support': mother
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