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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

B.C. commits $1.4M to continue research into gambling addictions, policies

B.C. commits $1.4M to continue research into gambling addictions, policies

UBC’s researchers have been looking into the links between gambling, video gaming and loot boxes
Two-thirds of Canadians know a woman who has experienced assault: Poll

Two-thirds of Canadians know a woman who has experienced assault: Poll

However, there is a gender gap on awareness around abuse
Father, 13-year-old son the victims of targeted Richmond homicide, police say

Father, 13-year-old son the victims of targeted Richmond homicide, police say

4-year safety review for electric kick scooters to begin in B.C. in the spring

4-year safety review for electric kick scooters to begin in B.C. in the spring

The study will evaluate how the scooters can be safely integrated into local transportation networks
Whistleblower protection expands to public K-12 education system in B.C.

Whistleblower protection expands to public K-12 education system in B.C.

The Public Interest Disclosure Act was passed in 2018
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
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
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