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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.

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

Recent Work by Lauren

Conservatives, Liberals promise tax cuts on 1st day of election campaign

Conservatives, Liberals promise tax cuts on 1st day of election campaign

Liberals say middle-class tax cut could save families $825 a year, Conservatives
B.C.'s IVF program delayed 3 months to 'ensure smooth launch': Minister

B.C.'s IVF program delayed 3 months to 'ensure smooth launch': Minister

The program – first announced in Budget 2024 – was initially set to roll out in April
Tesla removed from Vancouver International Auto Show for safety concerns

Tesla removed from Vancouver International Auto Show for safety concerns

In Canada and the U.S., there have been incidents of people lighting Tesla vehicles, chargers on fire
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

Carney shuffles cabinet, with aim to 'stand strong against Donald Trump'
1 dead after reports of person found unresponsive on Whistler Blackcomb

1 dead after reports of person found unresponsive on Whistler Blackcomb

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing
Tesla products removed from BC Hydro EV charger rebate program amid trade war

Tesla products removed from BC Hydro EV charger rebate program amid trade war

People who purchased, were pre-approved before March 12 will still qualify
UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled, 2-year-old boy found safe by Vancouver police

UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled, 2-year-old boy found safe by Vancouver police

Police say the suspect is in custody and officers are investigating
3 ex-B.C. Conservative MLAS to explore new party

3 ex-B.C. Conservative MLAS to explore new party

Vancouver MLA Dallas Brodie removed from caucus, 2 others follow suit in support
U.S. prohibition: All American alcohol to be removed from B.C. Liquor Stores

U.S. prohibition: All American alcohol to be removed from B.C. Liquor Stores

'When we look at American products, we don't even want to see them on the shelf anymore': Eby
2 B.C. Conservatives exit party after fellow MLA removed from caucus

2 B.C. Conservatives exit party after fellow MLA removed from caucus

There are now 41 Conservatives in the legislature, widening the gap with the NDP's bare majority of 47 seats
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