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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

A B.C. First Nation’s 3-year effort to change a city’s name

A B.C. First Nation’s 3-year effort to change a city’s name

Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people
Fans take to Surrey-Delta border as Canucks advance to 2nd round of playoffs

Fans take to Surrey-Delta border as Canucks advance to 2nd round of playoffs

Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 1-0 in Game 6
4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded west of Vancouver Island

4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded west of Vancouver Island

Adults more likely to co-own homes with their parents in B.C. than elsewhere

Adults more likely to co-own homes with their parents in B.C. than elsewhere

Co-ownership also more likely among immigrant families, Statistics Canada says
B.C. man to pay $5K for sharing stranger’s nearly nude photos on social media

B.C. man to pay $5K for sharing stranger’s nearly nude photos on social media

Civil Resolution Tribunal has made more than 30 decisions under the Intimate Images Protection Act
Sudden death of woman inside Surrey home being investigated as homicide: RCMP

Sudden death of woman inside Surrey home being investigated as homicide: RCMP

Police have not confirmed the cause of death, but IHIT called in
Addictions specialists at hospitals among plans for B.C.’s drug-use ban

Addictions specialists at hospitals among plans for B.C.’s drug-use ban

The government has listed 7 actions the Health Ministry plans to take ‘to make hospitals safer’
Food Banks BC sees 30% increase in users since 2022

Food Banks BC sees 30% increase in users since 2022

Executive director says cost of living, climate emergencies all contributors
Demand for wood pellets fuelling B.C. forest loss, report claims

Demand for wood pellets fuelling B.C. forest loss, report claims

Forests Minister says source materials are actually sawmills, shavings, chips, forest residues
Feds to ‘fast-track’ 20 homes for Lytton First Nation, 3 years after wildfire

Feds to ‘fast-track’ 20 homes for Lytton First Nation, 3 years after wildfire

$1.3M for 20 new units, construction of 175 more homes in next decade: Indigenous Services Minister
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