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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

Ridge Meadows Mountie killed, 2 other officers injured in Coquitlam incident

Ridge Meadows Mountie killed, 2 other officers injured in Coquitlam incident

Rick O’Brien was a 7-year member of the Ridge Meadows RCMP; he joined the detachment Sept. 19, 2016
‘Cruel joke’: CEBA deadline extension not what B.C. small business hoped for

‘Cruel joke’: CEBA deadline extension not what B.C. small business hoped for

Feds tout 1-year extension for Canada Emergency Business Account loan repayment
Woman dead after crash at Lower Mainland parkade entrance

Woman dead after crash at Lower Mainland parkade entrance

Police say no pedestrians involved in the collision; medical incident hasn’t been ruled out as cause
B.C. police department to provide free, 911-only cellphones for seniors

B.C. police department to provide free, 911-only cellphones for seniors

It can be used to dial 911 in emergencies at no upfront cost or monthly payment plan
Counter-marchers outnumber SOGI protesters on Vancouver streets, plazas

Counter-marchers outnumber SOGI protesters on Vancouver streets, plazas

Rally supporting SOGI teachings,trans rights attracted more support than 1 Million March 4 Children
Landmark prohibition imposed after B.C. men caught crab fishing in US waters

Landmark prohibition imposed after B.C. men caught crab fishing in US waters

4 men fined, forfeit more than $287K in commercial crab fleet investigation
Woman assaulted on Lower Mainland bus, police say

Woman assaulted on Lower Mainland bus, police say

New Westminster Police say victim had minor injuries after being assaulted by ‘group of youths’
New school year can lead to higher levels of anxiety for students: B.C. doctor

New school year can lead to higher levels of anxiety for students: B.C. doctor

BC Children’s Hospital noted increase in mental-health visits at start of 2022-23 school year
Vancouver firefighter sent to hospital after roof collapses during fire

Vancouver firefighter sent to hospital after roof collapses during fire

Assistant fire chief Pierre Morin says the firefighter was taken to hospital with minor injuries
Victim punched in the face in stranger assault at B.C. SkyTrain station

Victim punched in the face in stranger assault at B.C. SkyTrain station

New Westminster Police now looking for suspect who is described as a 35-year-old man
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