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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.

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778-726-4707
Email
lauren.collins@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Lauren

Two victories: Museum celebrates Chinese Canadian bravery during Second World War

Two victories: Museum celebrates Chinese Canadian bravery during Second World War

'A Soldier for All Seasons' commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the war
Door-to-door mail phase-out recommended, Canada Post 'effectively' bankrupt: report

Door-to-door mail phase-out recommended, Canada Post 'effectively' bankrupt: report

Commissioner says there is a way to preserve Canada Post as a national institution
Carney appoints 28 cabinet ministers, 10 secretaries of state in Ottawa

Carney appoints 28 cabinet ministers, 10 secretaries of state in Ottawa

Prime minister promises the strongest economy within the G7
Cardinal Robert Prevost named Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost named Pope Leo XIV

White smoke seen, signalling decision made
'It won't be for sale': Carney sits down for 1st meeting with Trump

'It won't be for sale': Carney sits down for 1st meeting with Trump

Trump says 'never say never' about Canada becoming 51st state
B.C. MP selected as interim NDP leader

B.C. MP selected as interim NDP leader

The Vancouver Kingsway MP has held his seat since first being elected in 2008
'Don't panic,' B.C. premier says as Trump threatens '100%' film tariff

'Don't panic,' B.C. premier says as Trump threatens '100%' film tariff

President says incentives drawing filmmakers, studios away from U.S.
PHOTOS: 1870s cannons, German guns unearthed at B.C. construction site

PHOTOS: 1870s cannons, German guns unearthed at B.C. construction site

The historic artillery is now at the Seaforth Armoury building in Vancouver
Lapu Lapu suspect was under care of mental health team at time of attack

Lapu Lapu suspect was under care of mental health team at time of attack

'This is ... even harder to accept because it points to a deeper failure in the mental health system'
Green Party of Canada co-leader steps down after 'deeply disappointing' result

Green Party of Canada co-leader steps down after 'deeply disappointing' result

Jonathan Pedneault placed 5th in his Quebec riding, with 9.6% of the vote
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