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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

2 people found dead inside Richmond home: Police

2 people found dead inside Richmond home: Police

Homicide police have taken over the investigation
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
Pickup truck found with bullet holes in Burnaby: RCMP

Pickup truck found with bullet holes in Burnaby: RCMP

Police also investigating to see if burning vehicle found shortly after is connected to the shooting
2,000 British Columbians have died from toxic drugs so far in 2023

2,000 British Columbians have died from toxic drugs so far in 2023

October is also the 37th consecutive month with at least 150 deaths
B.C. woman raises awareness of pancreatic cancer after husband, son die 55 days apart

B.C. woman raises awareness of pancreatic cancer after husband, son die 55 days apart

About 80% of those diagnosed with the cancer will come with an advanced disease: Doctor
Vancouver triple-stabbing suspects still sought 1 year later

Vancouver triple-stabbing suspects still sought 1 year later

Police say investigators have tried DNA testing of forensic evidence, witness interviews and more
B.C. law to better protect injured employees returning to work begins Jan. 1

B.C. law to better protect injured employees returning to work begins Jan. 1

B.C. looks to standardize multiplex designs as latest fix to housing crisis

B.C. looks to standardize multiplex designs as latest fix to housing crisis

The province’s pre-approved designs will be for triplexes, fourplexes and laneway homes
Dog suffers horrible leg injury in attack, surrendered to northern B.C. SPCA

Dog suffers horrible leg injury in attack, surrendered to northern B.C. SPCA

Dobby, a 2-year-old husky-labrador mix, will soon be up for adoption